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Ski discounts: how to recognize a truly good buy

Buying during ski sales can be a great way to upgrade your gear without spending more than necessary. It can also turn into a mediocre purchase if the choice is based only on the percentage on the ...

Biella Fabrics Blankets: how to choose plaids and boiled wool

If you're searching for “coperte biella fabrics”, you probably want an attractive throw for the home that's sturdy enough to take on mountain weekends, chalets, second homes or winter trips. The ch...

Fracap boots: guide to models, fit and maintenance

Choosing Fracap boots means seeking a precise balance: handcrafted construction, urban presence and durability for everyday use. They aren’t technical mountaineering boots, nor simply casual shoes....

Boiled wool: how to identify it and how to avoid damaging it

The cut edge that doesn't fray isn't a cost-saving shortcut: it's proof the fabric is true boiled (felted) wool. How to recognize it in store, why it has no lining, when a vest is enough, and the o...

Barbour Waxed Jacket: Bedale, Ashby or Reelin, Which to Choose

Among the three waxed jackets we have in store, the difference isn’t the length or the cut: it’s whether the jacket comes already lined or if you buy the insulation separately. Everything else foll...

How to Wash and Rewax a Waxed Cotton Jacket

Wax is a consumable material, not a defect. Learn how to clean wax, recognize when it’s worn out, reapply it step by step, and when it’s better to have it done professionally.

Dryarn composition: what to know before choosing

If on an intimate mesh, a ski shoe or a technical garment find the word Dryarn, the right question is not only “is it hot?”, but “what composition does it really have? ”. Dryarn is a technical fibe...

Mountain sports shops: how to recognize serious ones

Look for mountain sports shops seems simple: enter, look at brands, compare prices. In fact, the difference between a successful purchase and a garment left in the closet often depends on another: ...

Biella Fabrics: what to choose and when it makes sense

Biella Fabrics is an interesting choice when you look for clean items, easy to insert in the wardrobe and more refined than the pure technical casual. Makes sense if you want to build daily outfits...

Ski Italian brand: how to recognize a sensible purchase

Buying an Italian brand ski can be an excellent choice, but should never leave only from the brand's passport. If you are looking for an Italian ski brand, the right question is more precise: is it...