Clothing & Accessories Archives - Reactual https://reactual.com/category/clothing Useful Tools and Products Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:53:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://reactual.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-D5LAqfLWwAIaiJG-1-32x32.jpeg Clothing & Accessories Archives - Reactual https://reactual.com/category/clothing 32 32 100% Silk Men’s Base Layers https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-100-silk-clothing-for-men.html https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-100-silk-clothing-for-men.html#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:19:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=40785 Silk is a great base layer material. Here are some attributes of silk:

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]]> Silk is a great base-layer material. Here are some attributes of silk:

  • silk is the most hypoallergenic of all fabrics
  • silk will absorb perspiration while letting your skin breathe
  • silk has a smooth surface that resists soil and odors well

Although silk does not have the same tactile warmth as merino or yak wool, it is barely noticeable under your clothing. You can wear it every day during the colder months.

Momme (Silk Weight Measurement)

Momme is a Japanese form of weight measurement. It is pronounced “moe-mie” and abbreviated as “mm”.

Momme expresses the weight (in pounds) of a piece of material sized 45 inches by 100 yards.

For example, with a 30 momme charmeuse pillowcase, the weft and warp of the silk fibers are woven closer together than they would be for 22 momme charmeuse pillowcase. Higher momme silk fabrics are also made with thicker yarn. So momme is similar to thread count.

Silk Quality Grading

Silk quality is graded A, B, or C. Grade A silk is the highest quality silk that comes from cocoons that are pearly white.

Grade A silk is very pure and can be unraveled to great lengths without breaking. Silk grades are also further differentiated by number. Grade A silk comes in A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A. For any given type of silk, Grade 6A is the finest quality available in the marketplace.

Silk Base Layer Bottoms

Silk Base Layer Tops

Silk Boxers

Silk Pants

Silk Pajamas

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-100-silk-clothing-for-men.html/feed 5 A List Of Ultrafine and Superfine Merino Base Layers https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-ultrafine-and-superfine-merino-base-layers.html https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-ultrafine-and-superfine-merino-base-layers.html#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:41:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=40228 These are the finest merino base layers I've tested:

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Merino Base Layer Tops

Merino Base Layer Bottoms

Yak Wool Leggings

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-ultrafine-and-superfine-merino-base-layers.html/feed 2 The Softest Wool T-Shirts https://reactual.com/clothing/softest-mens-wool-shirts.html https://reactual.com/clothing/softest-mens-wool-shirts.html#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2023 06:05:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=37331 Any wool fiber that has a diameter of 20µ (microns) or less will feel very soft to the touch.

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]]> In terms of fineness, any wool fiber that has a diameter of 20µ (microns) or less will feel very soft to the touch.

Below 17.5µ the wool starts to feel buttery soft against the skin.

Here’s a guide to fineness grading:

  • Fine grade (18.6 – 20μ)
  • Ultrafine grade (15.5μ and below)
  • Superfine grade (15.6 – 18.5μ)

These are the finest wool T-shirts I’ve found:

Men’s Short Sleeve T-Shirts — Ultrafine Merino

Men’s Short Sleeve T-Shirts — Superfine Merino

A Merino T-Shirt from Outlier — this is the softest available at 15.5 microns

Men’s Long Sleeve T-Shirts – Superfine and Ultrafine Merino

More About Modern Merino Wool

Merino wool has come a long way since the scratchy, thick sweaters of our childhood.

Ultrafine merino wool also feels amazing against your skin – no more scratchiness. The fine fibers make for an incredibly soft fabric that drapes beautifully over your body, never clinging or catching on to anything.

These ultrafine merino wool shirts are perfect for active people who want to stay comfortable on the trail or at work.

Merino wool is a versatile material. It’s warm in cold weather and cool when it’s hot outside. This ability to regulate body temperature makes Merino ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and skiing.

One of the biggest advantages of ultrafine merino wool shirts is their moisture-wicking properties. Merino fibers can absorb up to 30% of their weight in water while still feeling dry. This means that sweat from your body won’t hang around on your skin but will instead be absorbed by the shirt where it evaporates quickly.

Another benefit of ultrafine merino wool shirts is their odor-resistance capabilities. Merino fibers have natural antimicrobial properties which prevent bacteria from growing on them. This means that you can wear a shirt several times before needing to wash it without worrying about smelling bad.

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/softest-mens-wool-shirts.html/feed 5 The Warmest Wool Hoodies https://reactual.com/clothing/warmest-hoodies-wool.html https://reactual.com/clothing/warmest-hoodies-wool.html#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:06:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=37067 These are the warmest hoodies I've found out there;

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]]> Listed below are the warmest hoodies I’ve found:

Some testing notes:

  • Merino wool hoodies made with 420 g/m2 merino feature the thickest wool layers and are the warmest overall
  • Cashmere hoodies are warm, lightweight, and soft — but they are not as durable as merino and must be washed with care
  • The yak and merino wool hoodies are activewear and can be washed in a normal wash cycle

The Warmest Hoodies (Men’s)

The Warmest Hoodies (Women’s)

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/warmest-hoodies-wool.html/feed 22 A List Of Canadian Clothing Companies https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-canadian-clothing-companies-2020.html https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-canadian-clothing-companies-2020.html#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:13:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=39472 Here is a list of Canadian Clothing companies.

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]]> Here is a list of Canadian Clothing companies.

Note: Not all the clothing these companies produce is made in Canada.

  • Canada Goose (Toronto and Winnipeg): a classic “Arctic luxury” manufacturer originally founded in 1957
  • Roots (Toronto): Makes clothing designed and produced in Toronto
  • Naked and Famous (Montreal): Makes jeans with denim fabrics from Japan’s prestigious mills and ethically made in Canada — also offers organic cotton clothing
  • Kotn (Canada): clothing made with fairtrade Egyptian cotton
  • Quartz Co (Canada): sustainable materials, ethical supply chain
  • United Dry Stock Goods (Toronto): Founded in 2012, this company adds modern touches to classic garments — their clothing is made in Canada (except for knitwear and footwear)
  • Arc’teryx (Vancouver): an outdoor clothing and equipment company founded in 1989 in North Vancouver
  • The Hudson’s Bay Company (Toronto) This is the oldest incorporated merchandising company and at one time, it was the largest landowner in the world
  • Herschel Supply Co (Vancouver): Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, this company stands as one of Canada’s most popular accessory brands
  • Kit and Ace (Vancouver): the company produces “machine-washable technical cashmere” clothing and accessories
  • Mountain Equipment Co-Op (Vancouver): Canada’s largest supplier of outdoor equipment, MEC has expanded to 16 stores across Canada
  • Ballin (St-Cesaire): Men’s pants made in St-Cesaire, QC (possibly also NY)
  • Sorel (London, Ontario): A footwear brand that was founded in 1962 by Kaufman Rubber Company in Kitchener, Ontario
  • Aritzia: Women’s boutique clothing
  • Matt & Nat: Ethical and eco-friendly goods
  • Outclass
  • PolarPiece
  • Olive and Splash
  • Sydney’s

More clothing manufacturers in Canada:

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Sustainable Stores — Women’s & Men’s Clothing

Sustainable Stores — Men’s Clothing

Sustainable Stores — Women’s Clothing

  • Anne Mulaire — Eco-conscious slow fashion made in Canada.
  • Fyoocher — Structured tops and garments made to order using upcycled and deadstock materials.
  • Shelter Clothing — Clothes to live, work and play in, sustainably made in Canada.
  • Vestige Story — Small-batch Canadian-made slow designs for storytellers.
  • Korinne Vader — A small line of women’s clothing made with natural fibers based in Victoria, BC.
  • Zoba Martin — Toronto designer for bridal and special events.
  • Sownsmith — Effortless essentials made in Canada.
  • Anne Mulaire — Eco-conscious slow fashion made in Canada.
  • Fyoocher — Structured tops and garments made to order using upcycled and deadstock materials.
  • Shelter Clothing — Clothes to live, work and play in, sustainably made in Canada.
  • PureMagnolia — Sustainable bridal dresses hand-made in Canada.
  • Frere du Nord — Sustainable Luxury Leisurewear made in their own factory in Oshawa.
  • Noize— Montreal vegan, an eco-friendly outerwear clothing line with retail stores in Canada and the US.
  • ecologyst — Sustainable, comfortable basics
  • Blue Sky Clothing Co. — Fair trade clothing
  • Tamga Designs — Colourful sustainable clothes and accessories made ethically abroad. Based in Aurora, Ontario.
  • Amanda Moss — Minimalist contemporary clothes made in small, ethically managed workshops in Montreal.
  • Soft Focus — Chic, comfy loungewear made from natural and plant-based fabrics.
  • Meg — Locally made women-run independent clothing line with stores in Toronto and New York.
  • Ursa Minor — High-quality minimalist clothing with natural fibers, made in Montreal.
  • Miik — Sustainable and comfortable clothing that transitions well from work to weekend
  • Preloved — Comfortable clothes made in Canada with upcycled and deadstock materials.
  • Uniform Handmade — Sustainable slow fashion pieces hand-made by the designer in Fraser Valley, BC, with natural fibers such as linen and silk
  • alder — Ecofriendly hiking and outdoor apparel for women
  • LEZÉ the Label — Vancouver-based brand for comfortable, sustainable clothing made ethically abroad.
  • Uncle Studios — Toronto brand making timeless foundation pieces.
  • FIG — Eco-friendly garments designed in Montreal for the everyday traveler.
  • Pure Balanxed — Soft basics with positive affirmation tags. The clothes are designed, cut, sewn, and printed in North America.
  • MettaMade — Eco-friendly slow fashion by a mother-daughter team.
  • Cedar and Vine — Quality linen slow fashion made in Canada.
  • Bellantoni — Sustainable clothing handmade in Vancouver, either by the designer, local seamstresses, or a local manufacturer
  • Message Factory — Comfy, eco-friendly fashion made in Canada
  • We Are Stories — Made-to-order clothing with natural dyes in Nelson, BC
  • Lights of All— Small-batch clothes made by the designer in Toronto
  • MeMi Collective — Timeless essentials designed and ethically manufactured in Canada
  • Bare Knitwear — Thoughtful knitwear based on the West Coast, ethically made in Peru
  • Oge Ajibe — Sustainable clothing made in Vancouver
  • Gaia & Dubos — Clothes and accessories handcrafted in Quebec with eco-friendly materials
  • Power of My People — Made in Canada clothing brand based in New Westminster, BC, focusing on button-up shirts
  • Couture Therapy — Sleek, versatile, sustainable clothing made in Vancouver
  • Prairie Sweater Co. — Sustainable clothing for mothers, sewn by the designer
  • Sarah Sue Design — Minimalist, sustainable fashion ethically made in Canada.
  • Ureshii Designs — Made-to-measure clothing for people of all shapes and sizes, sewn by designers in PEI
  • Modern Sunday — linen wardrobe essentials
  • Bees & Bones — Comfy, breezy and sustainable clothes made to order in Victoria, BC
  • Chloë Angus — Collaborative fashion with First Nations Artists and creators, made in Vancouver
  • BEATON — Linen clothing designed and sewn in B.C.
  • Andree Jaipur — Canada clothing line of artisan clothing handmade in India
  • Hernest Project — Comfortable sleep and loungewear basics made with eco-friendly fabrics

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-of-clothing-brands-that-use-organic-fibers-and-non-toxic-dyes.html/feed 9 The Softest Wool Shirt In The World: 15.5 Micron Shirt by Icebreaker and Goldwin https://reactual.com/clothing/the-softest-wool-shirt-in-the-world-15-5-micron-shirt-by-icebreaker-and-goldwin-merino.html https://reactual.com/clothing/the-softest-wool-shirt-in-the-world-15-5-micron-shirt-by-icebreaker-and-goldwin-merino.html#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:27:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=41169 Icebreaker collaborated with Goldwin to create this exceptionally soft 15.5-micron merino shirt that regulates body temperature in all weather conditions and resists odors

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]]> Icebreaker collaborated with Goldwin to create this exceptionally soft 15.5-micron (μ) merino shirt that regulates body temperature in all weather conditions and resists odors.

The wool of this shirt is graded ultrafine and it has a noticeably luxurious hand. You can certainly tell this shirt is softer than a 16.5-micron or 17.5-micron merino shirt.

Here’s a guide to fineness grading for wool:

  • Fine grade (18.6μ – 20μ)
  • Superfine grade (15.6μ – 18.5μ)
  • Ultrafine grade (15.5μ and below)
unisex 15 micron shirt
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Link: Icebreaker

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]]> https://reactual.com/clothing/the-softest-wool-shirt-in-the-world-15-5-micron-shirt-by-icebreaker-and-goldwin-merino.html/feed 2 Where To Buy Good Quality Men’s Wool Clothing https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-mens-wool-sweaters-brands-stores.html https://reactual.com/clothing/a-list-mens-wool-sweaters-brands-stores.html#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:16:00 +0000 https://reactual.com/?p=39493 This is a list of knitware manufacturers and stores:

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Stores

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