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November 21, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide To Synthetic Fibers
In menswear, few things are hated as much as synthetics. Every time the topic comes up, someone always says how…
January 18, 2018
North Korea’s Miracle Fabric Made From Stone
This might stretch the boundaries of what we talk about here at Put This On, but Reuters has one of…
November 21, 2016
What’s A Slub, Anyway?
Perfection has never been cool. Classical sculpture used contrapposto poses to imply a casualness (a coolness?) that rigid symmetry cannot…
September 3, 2015
Proof: Your Choices For Rain Gear
Summer showers are soon to turn into chill autumn rains. Savor the smell of wet leaves and wool: it’s Barbour…
September 1, 2014
Boro: The Beauty Of Thrift
I’ve become really interested in other forms of textiles lately. Lots of stuff such as Middle Eastern rugs, Navajo weavings,…
April 8, 2014
How Did This Fabric Get Into My Shirt?
Although certain shirting fabrics and tweeds get a lot of attention, we often focus on the way a shirt or…
June 14, 2013
Mordechai Rubinstein Visits The Beach House Of Doug Bihlmaier
Mordechai Rubinstein of Mister Mort recently visited the beach house of Doug Bihlmaier, who works in vintage for Ralph Lauren…
June 5, 2013
A Short Guide To The Different Types Of Japenese Textiles
Jonathan at the Bandanna Almanac has a short guide to the different types of Japenese textiles to help you differentiate…
May 23, 2013
Vintage Madras Archive
Emma McGinn has some beautiful photographs from her visit to the Handicraft and Handloom Export Corporation’s fabric library in India….
January 2, 2013
Learning Basic Patterns And Weaves
If you’re interested in familiarizing yourself with some basic patterns and weaves, StyleForum member Apropos has a nice guide you…
December 13, 2012
Wear Heavier Fabrics
One of the things I really like about winter is the ability to wear heavier cloths. Heavy fabrics tend to…
August 2, 2012
Is It Bad That I’m Already Thinking About Fall?
Some beautiful photographs of Holland and Sherry tweeds here and here.
May 17, 2012
Cut, Make, Trim
If you enjoyed our series on custom shirts, and are now thinking about having some made, consider supplying a tailor…
June 22, 2011
Q And Answer: What Is The Meaning Of Numbered Fabrics?
An anonymous reader asks: Would you briefly explain the meaning of numbered fabrics (like super 150’s, 120’s, etc)? I’ve never seen…