The Loop-Wheel Machine: Wakayama’s Slow Knitting Tradition
Wakayama-knitted cotton is made on loop-wheel machines that operate at a fraction of modern knitting speeds. This not...
The Mercer Notes
On materials, craft, and why things are made the way they are.
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 ...
What Wakayama Cloud Cotton Actually Means
Wakayama Cloud Cotton is a fluffy cotton-blend fleece knitted in Wakayama, Japan. This note explains what the fabric ...