Category: Quality Clothing

Regardless of if you are a sports fanatic or just starting out, it is important to wear the correct clothing and shoes to avoid injury and stay safe when exercising. If you are going to take up running, then you should really invest in a good quality pair of running shoes. These are often different to fashion trainers. A good pair of running shoes should support your feet in the right places and can even correct some posture issues. Most sports shops that sell running shoes have technology that allows them to check how you run and advise the best sort of trainers to buy. They will also check what type of terrain you run on such as tarmac or grass as again this can have an influence on what type of shoes you should wear.

If you are going to be cycling or running during the time of day when it is dark then you need to ensure you have lights fitted to your bike and wear reflective clothing. You may also want to invest in a head torch to light up the way in front of you.

Yoga is a great way to relax and benefit from exercise at the same time. You may want to invest in a yoga mat as the floor can be quite harsh on your body. You should also wear quite fitted clothes to avoid tripping over when balancing.

With many big retailers starting the Christmas sales early, now can be the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain. If you like named brand clothing then you will often have to fork out quite a bit for that sporty hoody or classy dress you have been after. When shopping online always be on the lookout for discount codes. Sometimes these are advertised on the home page of the website and other times you will need to visit third-party sites or social media pages to find the latest codes that work.

If you have loyalty cards, be sure to scan them every time you buy something. You may be surprised how much you can save up by the end of the year. These points are often converted into special offers or money off coupons. When buying online you should be careful and need to ensure that the items of clothing you are buying are genuine as unfortunately there is a lot of fake merchandise sold on some websites. If possible always pay with a credit card or PayPal as these offer the buyer additional protection against fraud. If you are in doubt as to whether clothing is genuine then you there are some checks you can make to try and eliminate the risks.

Clothing can be expensive, it often doesn’t last as long as you would like or if buying for children, you find that they have grown out of it before it has had much wear. You could of course donate it to a charity shop or try to sell it online, but you may want to think of ways you could upcycle your clothes to get more wear out of them.

Upcycling cannot only help you save money but it can also be a great hobby to get involved in. There are a number of ways in which you can change old clothing in to something new, below is a list of just a few of them:

Bleach – bleach can be used to change the colour of your items. Do ot expect a perfect white finish as bleach often leaves a yellowish colour behind but used on an old pair of jeans or a black top, can transform it in to a new fashion item.

Dyes – if you have ever bought a pair of black jeans or red tops you will know how easily they fade. You could use the bleach technique to change them in to something new or you could wash them in a dye to restore them to the colour they were when you first bought them.

Not many of us like doing laundry and it often seems like a never-ending task, especially if you have a large family. It can be tempting to just put everything in together and stick it on a hot wash to give it a good clean but this not only can ruin your clothes over time but can cause colour run meaning you will most likely have to chuck the item away.

Many of us use the tumble drier on a regular basis as often it is a lot quicker and easier than having to peg clothes out on the line. This may be ok for bed sheets and towels, but constantly tumble drying other fabrics can quickly cause them to shrink, bubble or fade. Always check very carefully on the labels of clothing to see how they need to be washed. Often you do not need to wash clothing above 40 degrees as long as you use a good detergent to remove the stains from the item.

Washing on a low heat, low spin and drying on the line will often preserve colours and make the item look newer for longer.

We have all been there, that new t-shirt you bought has faded after only two washes or your favourite pair of jeans has developed a hole on the seam after only a few months. Many people say that the quality of usual clothing is in decline and that because so many companies are trying to make large quantities of clothing quickly and that they can sell cheap, this has been reflected in the quality.

You don’t have to be a massive clothes expert to ditch the low-quality clothing and opt for something that has been designed and made to last. Often people take little notice of the fabric an item of clothing has been made from but this can have a massive effect on how long it should last. Clothing that is made from plant extracts or animals such as Cotton or wool are often a better quality than ones made from polyester or acrylic meaning they will wash better and last longer.

Another way to look after your clothing is to turn down the heat on your washing machine and your tumble dryer and if possible avoid using your tumble dryer as much as you can. Similar to our hair, intense and prolonged heat can very quick damage it and this also happens with our clothes.