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Why is silk soft?

Why is silk soft? The sericin in silk has a gummy substance and acts as a glue. Sericin coats fibroin filaments so that they can stick together. One of the main factors that give silk its smooth texture is the removal of sericin from the silk fiber. This process is called degumming and makes silk soft and lustrous. Is silk soft to touch? Real silk is completely smooth to the touch, with a soft and almost waxy feeling. Further to that, if you scrunch it up a bit in your hand, you should hear a crunching noise – that sound...

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Is Carhartt WIP the same as Carhartt?

Is Carhartt WIP the same as Carhartt? Carhartt Work In Progress (Carhartt WIP) forms a division of the American brand Carhartt, one of the first companies to pioneer workwear in the USA. What company owns Carhartt? Hamilton Carhartt It is still a family-owned company, owned by the descendants of founder Hamilton Carhartt, with its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan....Carhartt.Carhartt headquartersFounded1889HeadquartersDearborn, Michigan, U.S.Revenue$600 million (2013)Number of employees4,000 (2012) Why is vintage Carhartt so expensive? Simple answer is if it's on sale then no, not real. This is why they keep their prices high, it's their calling card of authenticity. It isn't perfect...

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What is the most popular clothing retail?

What is the most popular clothing retail? Ranking the Top 10 Clothing Retailers in the World in 2020 by Sales RevenueRankCompanyCountry1INDITEX (ZARA)Spain2FAST RETAILING(UNIQLO)Japan3Hennes & MauritzSweden4GapUSA Which is the most popular clothing store in the world? Many brands like Adidas, HIIT, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Tee and Cake, Levi’s, Club L, Jaded London, Champion, House of Freedom Jewelry, Skinny Dip, and Glamorous. The unique feature of TopShop is its online fashion quiz. Which is the best online retailer for women's clothing? Tobi is an online fashion retailer based in Los Angeles that sells women’s clothing. The site ships to more than...

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What countries do not wear shoes in the house?

What countries do not wear shoes in the house? Germans, along with other countries such as Japan, Russia, Korea, Turkey, Thailand, India, and other Eastern countries have the custom of removing shoes in homes. The no shoe policy also carries over to Scandinavian countries, most European countries, some African countries, and a majority of the Middle East. In which countries do people wear shoes inside? The answer is yes, it is customary in some Latin counties namely Mexico to wear shoes indoors. It isn't as common now as it was 20 years ago, but still common. This is largely because...

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What clothing do long jumpers wear?

What clothing do long jumpers wear? Long Jump - Clothing Comfortable, close fitted vests and shorts (must not be skintight) are worn by jumpers that allows free movement.... What are anyone style used in long jump? There are four main styles of takeoff: the kick style, double-arm style, sprint takeoff, and the power sprint or bounding takeoff. What are the 4 most important techniques use for long jump? There are four main components of the long jump: the approach run, the last two strides, takeoff and action in the air, and landing. Why do high jumpers wear odd shoes? High...

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Can you wear scarves indoors?

Can you wear scarves indoors? Silk scarves and other scarves worn in the summertime seem fine to wear indoors, but a winter scarf might be considered to be a little too heavy for indoor wear. What's the point of a scarf? A scarf, plural scarves, is a piece of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, sun protection, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons or used to show the support for a sports club or team. They can be made in a variety of different materials such as wool, linen, silk or cotton. Are scarves out of style? Are...

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How do you make holes in your jeans naturally?

How do you make holes in your jeans naturally? If you want to create holes, use scissors, a razor, or a sharp knife to rip your jeans. X-acto knives or box cutters will work as well. To create a frayed look, use sandpaper, a cheese grater, steel wool, or a pumice stone. How do you make jeans look old and dirty? Fade your jeans with lemon juice. Soak your denim in water first, then wring the excess water out. Pour lemon juice onto the areas that you want faded, then wait a few hours until you get the look you...

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What materials did aboriginals use for clothing?

What materials did aboriginals use for clothing? Traditionally, textiles played an interesting role in this. Ancient Aboriginal textiles were generally made of animal skins, bark, or human hair spun into yarn and often decorated with colored dyes or intricate weaving patterns. What is the traditional clothing of Australia? National Flag. Traditional clothing in Australia is said to be that of swagmen and bushmen of the past. They wore long trousers, buttoned sleeves, strong leather boots, and hats with corks hanging from the brim to keep away flies. What were old dresses made out of? Originally, crinoline was described as a...

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How much does Levis make?

How much does Levis make? As of 2016, Levi Strauss Signature jeans are sold in 110 countries. In 2016, the company reported revenues of $4.6 billion. How much is the Levi brand worth? Levi Strauss will be worth about $6.5bn (£5bn) when the denim-maker rejoins the stock market after 34 years away. Shares in the inventor of the blue jean have been priced at $17 each, just above the target range of $14-16. Does Levi still make jeans? For the large majority of their jeans, Levi's are not made in the USA. More than 99% of their jeans are made...

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How do legs work?

How do legs work? The anterior muscles, such as the quadriceps femoris, iliopsoas, and sartorius, work as a group to flex the thigh at the hip and extend the leg at the knee. Posterior muscles, such as the hamstrings and gluteus maximus, produce the opposite motion — extension of the thigh at the hip and flexion of the leg at the knee. What is the use of legs in animals? As an anatomical animal structure it is used for locomotion. The distal end is often modified to distribute force (such as a foot). Most animals have an even number of...