When we say a rain jacket the first thing that undoubtedly springs to mind is one of those well-known EVA-made yellow models that we wore as kids. And while these pieces, sometimes known as slickers, are still in use and are rather common in some countries, raincoats have gone a long way since then. There… continue reading →
Yarns are made up of a variety of fibres, blends, and materials that can be difficult to distinguish. This can make shopping for yarn challenging if you’re a beginner – how are you supposed to tell the difference between an animal, plant, and synthetic fibres? More importantly, how will you know what type of textile… continue reading →
Wall hooks are an important hardware element no living space can be imagined without. Not only do they create additional storage for your coats, towels and other essentials, but nice decorative hooks can also spice up your interior décor in an affordable and easy way. However, with the huge choice of home décor hooks on the market,… continue reading →
Transfer papers are thin and low opacity papers that are widely used for tracing and transferring images. They originated in the mid-19th century and were primarily made from cotton rags. After some time, transfer papers became much cheaper and more sophisticated than they used to be and manufacturers started producing them from a wooden sulphite… continue reading →
Gear first designed for heavy-duty military use has steadily made its way into a variety of fields, and into everyday clothing. High-tech fabrics and designs have paved the way for things like cargo pants, hiking boots, backpacks and mil-spec belts.
If you’re looking for that one hobby that sparks your creativity and challenges you at the same time to excel in it, look no further than handwritten art known as calligraphy. The fact it’s stood the test of time is about everything you have to know to make it part of your modern-day life. Okay,… continue reading →
Regardless of whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or you just like to go for a walk in the wilderness every now and then, the type of footwear you put on is extremely important. After all, your feet are the ones that are doing most of the work so taking proper care of them will prevent… continue reading →
Watercolour is a painting method where the artist uses paints that are made of pigments suspended in a water solution. Or in simple words, these are paints that dissolve when adding water to them. Watercolour is also known as aquarelle and it is believed to date back thousands of years. Now, although fun and quite… continue reading →
Infrared thermometers are top-quality products that have widespread usage and application. They have been around for a while but have only relatively recently picked up steam in terms of popularity, even though a lot of people are aware of their existence. A lot of people are still used to the old type of thermometer and… continue reading →
Bad posture has become a common problem in modern society. Whether it’s the result of looking down at smartphones, sitting at a desk all day, or lounging on a couch, poor posture is affecting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Health experts are worried as bad posture can lead to back problems, neck pain,… continue reading →
