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Make-It-Monday: How to Make a DIY Tote Bag
It may not seem like it but did you know that you can make
really awesome things out of old t-shirts? Yes, it’s true, and we’re continuing
our Make-It-Monday videos to help inspire your creative endeavours.For this week’s video, Ebony will be showing you how to make
an awesome tote bag that’s perfect for carrying all your beach essentials. For
this project, all you’ll need is a pair of scissors and a t-shirt!
So, think twice when you’re clearing out your closet, you
may just want
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30th Apr 2018
For the Times when Bleach is not Enough...
17th Apr 2018
100% cotton vs 100% polyester
When it comes to fabrics, cotton and polyester are probably the most well known as well as the most prominent in t-shirt construction. So when choosing between a shirt like the Gildan 5000 and the Gildan 42000, there are a vast number of differences that we think our customers should know about.
Cotton:
Cotton is a natural fibre which comes from a cotton plant. When it comes to this type of fabric, it is breathable, durable, soft, great for sensti
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26th Jan 2018
What exactly is Moisture Wicking?
From performance tees to athletic bottoms, there's no doubt that you'll come eventually across the term '
moisture wicking'. Now if you've never heard of that word in your life, it'd be difficult to completely conjure up the meaning. However, this type of property in apparel is extremely important to know about - especially to those who belong to the fitness industry.
So here's a video Hip Science did on YouTube to give you a full Moisture Wicking 101 session:
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16th Jan 2018
Fabric Snags | T-Shirt.ca
You've just spent money on a soft, sleek, and stylish shirt only to look down and realize it has snagged. We can understand your frustration. Not all fabrics are tough--in fact many are quite fragile. Gone are the days when you could just throw everything in the wash together on a "normal" cycle, right?Snagging happens when a thread of fabric is pulled away from the rest of the weave, resulting in a bump, or fuzzy protrusion. If the snag is pulled too far, it can create a ripple effect on
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24th Oct 2017