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Does anyone know if ground y 100% wool gab is different from mainline wool gab, or if there are any other quality differences? https://theshopyohjiyamamoto.com/products/go-p09-100-1?_pos=10&_fid=6796b7eff&_ss=c I know ground y cuts costs, but I’m tempted by these if they really are similar, US prices are crazy but might cop when visiting Japan.

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•Created by AAE on 9/24/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Demystifying leather belt quality

There is no standard grades or rankings for leather, those terms just describe the processes to make the leather rather than tell you if one is "better" than another. For example, there are shit full grain leathers and amazing corrected gain leathers, it is up to you to decide which of these type of leathers suits your needs. Rough summary: 1. Full grain: contains the outermost layer of leather. Tanned hides are super thick and need to be split into layers to be usable, where the innermost layers (inside the animal) are typically the most fibrous, and the outermost layers (outside the animal) have a tighter fiber structure. 2. Top grain: leather that comes from the outer layers, but does not contain the absolute outer surface. This is typically when the outer surface is sanded to remove scars and marks. Notably, all full grain leathers are also considered top grain, but not vice versa. 3. Suede/split grain: comes from the hairier inner layers of the hide. It does have a looser fiber structure than top grain leathers which means it's weaker, but the difference is very small and suede is still way way more durable than what the average person needs. 4. Corrected grain: leather where anything has been done to modify the surface of the leather. Examples include light sanding, embossing, or a surface coating of pigment/wax/plastic. 5. Genuine leather: literally anything that has any component of real leather, including everything on this list. Many products with high quality leather are still labeled genuine so you can't use it as an indicator.

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•Created by oman121 on 9/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Wide Wool Pants

Lemaire is also known for big pants

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•Created by ryn80 on 8/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice

How often to dry clean Todd Snyder Riviera Sweater Polo?

I would get a detergent that is labeled safe for silk. Common detergents have enzymes that can break down animal fibers. I’m not sure how major the effect is, but why risk it if it’s an item you care about

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•Created by Piejamas on 8/7/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Fit check on these trousers

They do look slim

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•Created by Piejamas on 8/7/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Fit check on these trousers

The fit labels are basically made up and different from brand to brand, and even within the same brand

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•Created by suck it on 7/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Clothes hanger that don't cause shoulder bumps

For some stuff that where I really care about avoiding bumps I’ll put an old tshirt or sweater underneath the actual item which gives it similar grip to a velvet hangar

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•Created by suck it on 7/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Clothes hanger that don't cause shoulder bumps

I use these and they work pretty well https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bumerang-shoulder-shaper-for-hanger-white-70293274/

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•Created by ultra on 7/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice

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