The BALIVENO Journal

The best way to shop Black Friday clothing is to decide what you need before the sales start, check fabric and fit details rather than the size of the discount,...

Matching couple hoodies are one of the easiest ways to coordinate with a partner without looking like you are in costume. The trick is to choose a unisex hoodie that...

The best Christmas gifts for him are clothes he will reach for every week, not once on Boxing Day. If you are shopping for Christmas gifts for him, focus on...

Cold wash vs warm wash comes down to this: wash everyday clothes such as T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts cold or cool (around 20–30°C), and save warm or hot washes for...

The best way to store knitwear and hoodies is folded, not hung: make sure each piece is clean and completely dry, fold it neatly, and keep it in a cool,...

To keep black clothes black, wash them inside out in cool water on a gentle cycle, use a detergent made for dark colours, avoid overloading the drum, and dry them...

The clearest signs of well-made clothes are easy to check in a shop or the moment a parcel arrives: dense, even fabric with a stated weight, straight and tight stitching,...

When comparing a cotton vs polyester hoodie, the short answer is this: cotton feels softer and breathes better, polyester holds its shape and dries faster, and a blend gives you...

The best all black outfit ideas work because they play with texture, weight and shape rather than colour. A washed black tee, a heavyweight black hoodie and a black jacket...

The best airport outfit ideas all follow one simple rule: dress in soft, layered pieces you can add or remove in seconds, with pockets for the essentials and nothing that...

Pilling is the small bobbles of fibre that appear on hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers where the fabric rubs: under the arms, on the cuffs, along the sides and on the...

French terry and fleece are the two fabrics behind almost every hoodie, sweatshirt and jogger you own. They are often made from the same fibres, but they feel, wear and...