Dryer by jon|k (cc by-nc-nd)
So on day one, I load a towel into the drier and hop in the shower because I am a wise man. Yes, it was as decadent as you imagine...
Flyingfox discusses the lesser known perils of nano-bathrooms, stacked dryers, and the adventurous bather in The UK and USA: two proud nations divided by damp, grey underwear thread.
Wallpaper Blue Jeans (Closeup / Nahaufnahme) by Thragor 2 (cc by)
Was the Olympic swimming pool crooked? Wade into some musing on the physics of pool design.
Speaking of world-class swimming, mce explains all about those modern ultra-high-tech swimsuits and the new rules they brought in (suits must be made of textile!).
Speaking of textiles, here's politikitty on what happened to Levi's? -- inside blue jeans manufacturing and the tradeoffs involved in making inexpensive stretchy comfy pre-faded jeans.
Speaking of discerning durability, how do I pick good quality fabric for sewing?
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