The Tailor Academy
Fibres
Wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, silk and the man-made fibres. Where they come from and what makes one better than another.
What a garment can be starts with the fibre. Here you will find where wool, cashmere, cotton and linen come from, how they are graded, and which labels actually mean something.
- How Is Cashmere Made, and How Do You Know It Is Real?Cashmere is legally defined as goat down of 19 micron or finer. It is also one of the most mislabeled fibers sold, so grade and origin…
- What Do Super Numbers Mean on Wool Cloth?Super numbers are an IWTO-certified micron scale for wool. Learn what each step means, and why Super 100s to 130s suits everyday wear best.
- What Is Cotton, Really? Staple Length, Sea Island, Giza and SupimaStaple length drives cotton quality. A field guide to Sea Island, Egyptian Giza, Pima and Supima, and what makes each one so rare.
- Which Part of the Sheep Gives the Finest Wool?Shoulder wool is the finest part of a fleece. Belly wool is discounted mainly for length and contamination, not simply for being coarser.
