It crept up on me. There were tweets and Facebook threads about where to get the matching pajamas. We’ve all seen them. And then the barrage started. Sure some shared the matching pajama photos early but Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the photos were EVERYWHERE. And it seemed that the vast majority were made of flannel — a long-time favorite… Read More
I grew up in an area where gardens and yards were pretty common but farms, that took a bit of a drive to get to. And while I am sure agriculture was mentioned in my school, it would have been passing mentions in history, science, etc. We certainly didn’t have a “dirt to shirt” program about cotton in high school… Read More
It you are like me, you have noticed differences in your closet. Some clothers are hundred percent cotton while others are blends of cotton with other fibers. Occasionally folks will ask me what is best. The answer is it depends. Understanding How Fiber is Blended Before I give the reasons one is better or best, let me explain the blend… Read More
The feel of American denim is something that draws people from around the world. I’ve known this for years — probably was most obvious once I had friends in other parts of the world. US pop culture tends to travel well along with our fashion — especially cotton. So it was no surprise when I saw an ad in the… Read More
A great article in The Washington Post gives a unique look at the impact that changes in fashion is having on the resourcing for the paper that makes up U.S. dollars. The is an interesting connection between denim and the dollar. And that is a certain synthetic fiber people like me enjoy having to get a little give in their jeans. Fashion… Read More
