Traveler Rain System Wool In the continuing evolution of fabrics for tailored clothing the great mills of Italy have realized success with the "Rain/Storm" system wools now being developed. Originally sourced by Loro Piana in Biella, Italy these all natural wool yarns are being woven in such a way so to repel not only water…
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Today’s Fabric Trends
March 30th, 2017
Today’s Fabric Trends Ok, we’ve been into the new spring clothing season for a couple weeks and are finding that fabrics continue to evolve with the consumer. Designers are seeing that the suit and tie is giving way to open collars and that is also being glamourized as such on T.V. Don’t be fooled though,…
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The Guardian Pocket
March 1st, 2017
THE “GUARDIAN POCKET” As technology continues to evolve, I get excited when I modify my “old-school” methodology and utilize the “new” to make my life easier and better. We are now easily capable of running our businesses and private lives from our cell phones. We can pay bills and manage all of our banking, communicate…
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Mohair: The Most Misunderstood Natural Fiber
February 2nd, 2017
In many of the new spring 2017 clothing collections we’re going to see an assortment of fabrics blended with Mohair and not many are too familiar with it. Here, I’d like to share with you some interesting and valuable knowledge that should change your perspective on this wonderful fiber. Sheared from the Angora goat, the…
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