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How to stop your T-shirt coming untucked
Short answer: A T-shirt comes untucked because it is too short, too tight or sits wrongly at the waistband. Choose a ...
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A T-shirt that fits properly after a change in weight
Short answer: After a change in weight, old T-shirts often no longer fit, and that is perfectly normal. Measure yours...
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Covered elastane, how the elastic thread is wrapped
Short answer: Covered elastane is an elastic thread wrapped inside another fibre, so it does not lie bare against the...
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Why the side seam twists around the body
Short answer: When the side seam of your T-shirt twists around your body, it is usually because knitted loops sit sli...
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Raglan or set-in sleeves on a sweatshirt
Short answer: Raglan sleeves run in a diagonal seam from the armpit up towards the neck, while set-in sleeves sit in ...
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Legs without elastic in boxer briefs, how the edge holds
Short answer: When the legs of boxer briefs have no elastic, the edge is usually folded and stitched, and it is the f...
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Socks for right and left foot, is there a difference
Short answer: Yes and no. Most everyday socks are identical and fit either foot, but some are knitted with a clear ri...
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Shaped heel in socks, why it is not flat
Short answer: A shaped heel is knitted with a small pocket, so the sock follows the angle of the foot instead of lyin...
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Why rib holds its shape better than jersey
Short answer: Rib holds its shape better because the rows of stitches pull back together when you let go of the fabri...
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Why length shrinks more than width
Short answer: Knitted clothes often shrink most in length, because the stitches relax and draw together when the fabr...
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A print at the neck instead of a label, how it feels to wear
Short answer: A print at the neck is printed text or a printed mark inside the collar that replaces a sewn label. It ...
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Fabric weight and fit, why heavy fabric hangs differently
Short answer: Fabric weight tells you how much a square metre of cloth weighs, and it affects how a garment falls on ...
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