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How do I clean pennies? Your Call the Courier questions answered

I found a bag of pennies that are very dirty in my deceased mom’s belongings. What is a good way to clean them?

Top 3 Sewing Machine Types

Once upon a time, clothes, blankets, and other linen-based items were sewn by hand. The invention of the sewing machine in 1790 revolutionized the clothing industry, and,

Building a New Textile Economy

Our clothing is manufactured and transported at great cost to human welfare and our warming planet. But farmers and fashion activists are creating sustainable textiles closer to home.

Tips to select the perfect upholstery fabric.

So many people ask about fabric suitability for upholstery I thought I'd put some thoughts to consider.Pets? Don't use fabric with a nap (velvet, some suedes). Pet hair will be caught in the nap.Don't use fabric with exposed thread, embroideries, some textured wovens. If you can grab the ...

Gore-Tex® Active vs Gore-Tex® Pro: What's the difference?

They'll both keep you dry in a storm, but Gore-Tex® Active and Gore-Tex® Pro are designed for different uses and conditions. Learn the difference here.

Inside Big Tex: A look at how he works

Our friend Big Tex is all hat and no cattle. Literally: This cowboy doesn't have a herd to go home to. But cut him some slack; there's a lot going...

GORE-TEX Gear Care Tutorial

Learn how to properly clean and care for your Gore-Tex items, to ensure the performance and lifespan of your outdoor gear.

What Does GORE-TEX Mean?

When researching waterproof clothing, you’ll always see the term Gore Tex, but what is Gore-Tex and what does it mean?

The History of Rain Jacket Tech, From Intestines To Gore-Tex

From seal intestines to woven grass, mankind's been staying dry by any means available for thousands of years. And, with the rise of wonder materials like Gore-Tex, even drier for the last few decades. Now, a new technology promises to keep us the driest yet. Here's a look back at how it all worked.

Soft-Tex introducing Reactex cooling tech to furniture makers

Soft-Tex International is introducing its Reactex cooling technology to furniture manufacturers here. The company is also showing new bedding products in its Active Chill collection.

Like Red Wing Boots? Try These Goodyear-Welted Boots Next

Red Wing boots are tried and true, but if you're looking for another superlative option to add to your footwear rotation, check out these superlative Goodyear-welted boots.

How To Repair Your Gore-Tex Jacket

I crashed my bike last weekend while wearing my favorite 7mesh Resistance Jacket . In addition to some mighty fine road rash, I ended up with a pretty big hole in the elbow of my jacket. When this happens, don’t throw your jacket away. Gear Aid makes some great products to easily patch up that hole and keep your jacket in circulation for many seasons to comeFor this project, I used the pre-cut Tenacious Tape Tattoos as they are fun, but you…

Make Salad Dressing With an Almost-Empty Mayo Jar

When it comes to making dressings at home, vinaigrettes are usually the most accessible option. All they require is a bit of not-super-precise measuring, common kitchen ingredients, and some shaking (preferably done in a jar). But by replacing or supplementing your salad oil with a bit of mayonnaise, you can have a creamy, dreamy salad dressing in mere minutes. Incidentally, the “last bit” clinging to the sides of the mayo jar is usually the perfect amount.

Big Tex Urban Farms: The Huge Power of Microgreens

23 Things You Have to Do Before You’re Actually a Seattleite

Texas Emojis: Doesn’t Everyone Want an ‘Alamoji’?

The number of emojis that would so frequently be used by Texans and Tex-pats around the world in texting is pretty extensive. What would you add?