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Debunking the Myths Surrounding Preshrunk T-Shirts
Many individuals are confused when they see a label that states a t-shirt has been preshrunk. They automatically think that the shirt has been completely washed and dried, which would eliminate any possibility of having it shrink during future washings. Unfortunately, that is a myth and we are here to debunk the myth surrounding preshrunk t-shirts.
The term preshrunk actually describes an entire process that the fabric has gone through before being made into the t-shirt that you are wea
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Nov 1st 2022
A Bit About Buttons
Now we would now like to take a look at the Button. Not the kind that you push to get to your floor in an elevator nor the kind that you tap to turn off your phone. Here we are talking about the ancient and still every day item used in everything from clothing to home decoration. You can obviously find buttons in shirts, pants, as well as furniture and other home décor like drapery. Buttons come in a wide range of colors, sizes, shapes and materials. They have a rich and surprising history ar
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Nov 1st 2022
Terry Cloth
Terry cloth, also known as terry, is a special fabric that can soak up more water than regular cloth. There are lots of different kinds of terry cloth available today. They come in different sizes, strengths, how they feel, and the materials they're made of. Most terry cloth gets used to make towels. Some of the best towels come from Turkey. There are tons of products made from terry cloth, like Grommeted Golf Towels, Rally Towels, Beach Towels, and Bath Robes.
Towels are made from weaving
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Nov 1st 2022
A Short History of the T-Shirt in the USA
Here's a little history on the t-shirt in the United States. The first manufacturers, trends and how all that has led us to today's modern tee.
The t-shirt as we know it first came to the USA during World War I. This was the result of US soldiers taking notice of the lightweight cotton undershirts European soldiers were wearing, while the US soldiers were sweating it out in wool uniforms. Mostly worn under a soldier's uniform it did not take long until they became an external garment. Worn
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Nov 1st 2022
Companies Doing Great Green Things
Over the last few years, the word green has become an all-too-popular buzzword that gets thrown around without much discretion or accountability. Specifically in the world of industry, it's somewhat counter-intuitive to be considered green while thriving on production and consumption; however, there are some companies, big and small, that are doing great things and taking big strides toward participating in the movement.1. Bank of America A bank is typically considered the epitome of Old Busines
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Nov 1st 2022