What Is Viscose Fabric? A Textile Scientist Explains
Viscose orig, prod, prop; usage and care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon blends; shrinkage, washing, dyeing tips.
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Plastisol or Water-Based Ink: Which Should You Choose?
Plastisol vs water-based inks: properties, usage, shrinkage, washing, dyeing; care for cotton, wool, silk, poly, nylon, blends.
Why Does My Workout Shirt Stay Wet While My Rain Jacket Stays Dry?
Hydrophobic vs hydrophilic fabrics: moisture-wicking physics, fabric properties, usage, care, washing, dyeing, shrinkage.
How Do You Repair, Cut, Sew, and Tie Nylon Fabric, Webbing, and Rope?
Repair, cut, sew, tie nylon fabric/webbing/rope; properties, care, shrinkage, wash, dyeing; cotton/wool/silk/poly/nylon blends.
Sublimation vs. DTG: Which Print Bonds Best on Cotton or Polyester?
Sublimation vs DTG on cotton/poly bonding physics; usage, shrinkage, wash, dye, care for cotton/wool/silk polyester/nylon blends
Fabric Grain Explained: What Are Selvage, Warp, Weft, and Bias?
Fabric Grain: selvage, warp/weft, bias; grain affects properties, use, shrink wash, dye, care cotton, wool, silk, synthetics
Which Fabrics Breathe Best for Summer and Winter Comfort?
Breathable fabrics for wear/bedding: cotton, wool, silk, poly, nylon, blends; properties, usage, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, care
Which is Safer for Kids’ Sleepwear: Polyester or Treated Cotton?
Children's sleepwear flammability stds: Poly vs treated cotton; properties, care;wash/dye/shrink;cotton/wool/silk/nylon blends
How Do You Wash, Dry, and Dry Clean Viscose and Rayon?
Viscose & rayon properties, usage, shrinkage, wash, dry, dry-clean; dyeing, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon blends.
Pashmina vs. Cashmere: Is There a Real Difference?
Pashmina vs Cashmere: defs. and fiber diameter; properties, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, care of cotton, wool, silk, poly/nylon