Notes
Sizing by measurement, and clothes that survive the wash
How to size a garment for a child who is growing, what cotton does on the first wash, and which pieces are hand wash only.
Coir versus rubber doormats in the Indian monsoon
Which one traps dirt, which one survives four months of rain, and where each should be placed.
Picking a washable rug that stays flat
Pile height, backing and the underlay question — why a machine-washable rug curls and how to stop it.
Washing cotton so it lasts: temperature, sun and the first three washes
Cold water, shade drying and separating new pieces — the three habits that decide how a cotton throw looks in year two.
What thread count actually tells you about a bed sheet
Fibre and weave matter more than the number. How to read a sheet listing without being sold by a figure.
Choosing a dohar for an air-conditioned room
Layers, GSM and why a quilted cotton dohar beats both a bedsheet and a comforter at 24°C.