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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Hotel Laundry Scheduling: What is PPOR and how does it affect the Schedule?

This is the second in a series of articles explaining best practices for hotel laundry scheduling. This post will focus on all properties – from small 25-room hotels to 2,500-room towers. This information is relevant to all hospitality properties regardless of whether you have only Hospitality Linen or if you have Food and Beverage (F&B), …

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12 Sneaky Ways to Save Money When You Beauty Shop

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

A Gift Guide for the Shoe Lover

A gift guide for the shoe lover in your life, even if that's you.

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

Woman criticises online clothing stores for making customers choose male or female before shopping

She argued that brands limit their revenue by encouraging customers to choose either 'male' or 'female' before shopping

4 Instagram-Famous Online Clothing Stores You Need To Know About (SheFinds)

4 Tips for Wedding Gown Alterations & Fittings

After finding your dream wedding gown, it is important to make sure the fit is perfect for your big day. Find a tailor you trust, like the wedding experts at Wedding

Lost a Sock in the Laundry? This Company Will Replace It

As a person who calls herself The Confident Spender, my modus operandi is all about getting the most value for my time and money—and yours. It is one of the reasons that I tend to buy from companies that offer lifetime guarantees and/or exceptional customer service. If your brand goes out of the way to [...]

How to Deal with Fashion Emergencies on the Road

If you’re like me and you travel a lot, odds are you’ve found yourself in some pretty sticky situations. What I’m referring to are those t...

Crucial Tips on Bridal Dress Alterations

Inside the Pack: Are Alterations Ever Acceptable?

Let's start this post by stating the obvious: altering cards and not disclosing the alterations in an effort to profit is wrong. It's bad for our hobby, it's immoral, and it's also illegal. That said, I don't want to bury the lede, so I'll come right out and say it: I think the industry is too harsh on altered cards, irrationally so, and I don't think there's any sort of inherent moral issue with making alterations to cards as long as those alterations…

What are the Types of Elastic Compression Garments?

Elastic compression garments (CG) are used for a variety of purposes in the medical and cosmetic surgical fields today. There are several types and designs, made from a range of materials, to suit differing demands. Some indications include boosting the circulation, shaping body contours, preventing low blood pressure, and supporting recovery of tissue after a medical procedure.

What in the World Is ‘Garmenting?’

The intersection of art and fashion is increasingly pinpointing larger issues in museum exhibitions.

Benefits Of Professional Alterations

White Way Cleaners explains the benefits of professional alterations!

Pressing Tips from an Alterations Professional

Pamela Howard offers pressing tool recommendations and tips to help you properly steam, mold, and shape your next garment.

How To Decorate Loose-Knit Garments

The surface of a garment can dictate, in a significant way, which decoration process will...