The BALIVENO Journal

To stop hoodie pilling, reduce friction: wash your hoodie inside out on a gentle, cool cycle, keep it away from rough fabrics in the drum, skip the hot tumble dryer...

French terry vs fleece: both are knitted fabrics with a smooth outer face, but French terry has small loops on the inside while fleece has those loops brushed into a...

GSM means grams per square metre. It is the weight of one square metre of fabric, and it is the most reliable clue to how a hoodie, sweatshirt or t-shirt...

Boxy fit and drop shoulder are two cut details that often appear together, but they describe different things. A boxy fit means the garment is cut wide and straight from...

How should a hoodie fit? It depends on the cut you choose. A regular-fit hoodie should sit on your natural shoulder line, finish around the top of your hips and...

Loungewear that doesn't look like pyjamas comes down to three things: heavier fabric, cleaner shapes and one structured piece. Swap thin, stretchy jersey for heavyweight cotton or cotton blends, choose...

What goes under a hoodie and jacket is a light, smooth base layer, usually a cotton T-shirt or long-sleeve tee. Think in three layers: a base that sits next to...