I was elbow-deep in a batch of heavy-weight navy blanks last summer, feeling that specific kind of frustration that only comes when you realize a “premium” supplier used a cheap, … Read more
Category: Fabrics and Care
Wash Inside Out and Cold
I was staring at a pile of once-midnight-black oversized tees in my studio last week, and honestly, it felt like looking at a graveyard of bad decisions. Most people think … Read more
Synthetics Hold Odour, Wool Does Not
I was pulling a late shift in the studio last month, surrounded by a fresh batch of heavy-weight cotton blanks, when I realized something: most people think a “premium” price … Read more
Yellowing Comes From the Antiperspirant, Not the Sweat
I was halfway through a high-pressure screen printing run last summer—standing in a humid studio with the heat lamps cranked—when I realized my favorite vintage-wash heavy cotton tee was turning … Read more
Grease Needs Detergent, Not Water
I still remember the first time I tried to DIY a custom workbench in that cramped shared studio; I was so obsessed with the “aesthetic” of a deep walnut finish … Read more
Treat It Cold and Treat It Fast
I was hunched over my cutting table last Tuesday, trying to inspect the grainline on a fresh batch of heavy-weight organic cotton, when a rogue splash of espresso hit the … Read more
Pills Come From Friction, Not Poor Quality Alone
I was sitting in my studio last Tuesday, staring at a batch of “premium” heavyweight tees I’d just finished printing, when I realized the customer returns were already piling up. … Read more
Moths Eat Dirty Wool, Not Clean Wool
I was digging through a box of vintage 90s band tees last week—the kind with that perfect, lived-in drape you just can’t replicate with modern fast fashion—only to find a … Read more
Hanging a Heavy Knit Stretches the Shoulders
I was staring at a stack of 400gsm heavyweight blanks in my studio last week, and all I could think about was how much money people throw away by following … Read more
Knits Fold, Wovens Hang
I once spent three weeks obsessing over a batch of heavyweight loopback cotton hoodies, only to realize I’d ruined the entire silhouette because I shoved them into a crowded drawer … Read more









