Why I Prefer Natural Fibres — and When Polyester Still Has a Place
Most of the Mercer St. collection uses natural fibres. This note explains why — and where synthetics still have a gen...
Fibre Studies
On materials, craft, and why things are made the way they are.
Washi as Clothing: How Japanese Paper Becomes a Wearable Fibre
Washi is Japanese paper fibre — and in the Washi Knit Sneaker Socks, it is the majority component. This note explains...
Wool Quality Explained: What Makes Wool Feel Smooth
"Merino" is not a guarantee of softness. This note explains what wool grading actually means, why fine-average merino...
How Alpaca Holds Warmth — and Why Its Fibre Structure Feels Different from Cashmere
Alpaca insulates partly through air held inside the fibre itself. Cashmere insulates through extreme fineness. This n...
Silk and Synthetic: What the Difference Actually Is — and What Washable Silk Means
Silk is a protein fibre with specific properties that differ from synthetic materials. This note explains the structu...
Interlock, Smooth, Jersey, Knit: What the Difference Actually Is
Jersey, interlock, smooth knit — these terms describe how a fabric is constructed, not just what it is made from. Thi...
Cashmere Quality Explained: What Grade Actually Means
Not all cashmere is the same. This note explains how cashmere is graded, what fibre diameter means in practice, and w...
Why Cotton Feels Different Depending on How It Is Made
Not all cotton feels the same. This note explains staple length, yarn quality, knit structure, and the other factors ...