What Is Muslin? Cotton Muslin for Children's Clothes, Explained
Cotton muslin is a light, open plain weave that lets air straight through. What it is, why it suits children's summer dresses, whether it is see through, and how to...
Journal
Journal by Snøluv
Guides on materials, care and choosing well: how linen ages, what g/m² means, which wool suits which job, and the Nordic and Baltic traditions behind the gifts.
Materials
Silk vs Linen Pyjamas: What Momme Means and Which to Choose
Linen is cooler and machine washable; silk is lighter and smoother but needs a hand wash. What momme measures, why 22 momme suits pyjamas, and how to wash both.
Linen vs Cotton Bathrobe: Which Is Better for Sauna, Bath and Every Morning
A linen robe dries fast and breathes in a hot sauna room. A cotton terry robe is warmer and heavier. Weights, drying times and fit compared, with the waffle blend...
Linen vs Cotton Towels: Absorbency, Drying Time and Weight Compared
Linen towels dry in hours, weigh about half as much and get softer with every wash. Cotton terry soaks up more in one pass. Which to choose for sauna, bath...
Linen, Explained: Why It Lasts and How to Care for It
What linen is, why stonewashed linen softens with age instead of wearing out, whether it shrinks, and how to wash it.
What Is Recycled Felt? A Guide to Felt Bags That Last
What recycled felt is, how it compares to leather and canvas, and which felt bag, backpack or laptop sleeve suits your day.
Made to Last: A Short Guide to Nordic Linen, Wool Felt and Merino
Linen for the bath, wool felt for the feet, merino for the nursery: what each material does, and where to find it.
A Field Guide to Baltic and Nordic Craft Materials
A field guide to Baltic and Nordic craft materials: wool felt, linen, leather, alpaca and birch, and what each is for.
Merino, Wool or Alpaca: Which Warm Fibre for Which Job
Merino, wool or alpaca? Which warm fibre suits which job: warmth, weight, itch and care compared.
Linen in Summer: Why It’s the Nordic Warm-Weather Fabric
Why linen is the Nordic warm-weather fabric: it moves air, dries fast and softens with every wash.
Natural vs Synthetic Fabrics: What’s Really Against Your Skin
Natural or synthetic fabrics? What is really against your skin, how they differ in comfort and durability, and when each makes sense.
Is Merino Wool Safe for Babies? What Parents Should Know
Is merino wool safe for babies? Why fine, mulesing-free merino suits newborn skin, regulates temperature, and how to wash it.
Is Linen Worth It? A Guide to Linen Clothing, Care & Why It Lasts
Linen keeps you cool, softens with every wash, and lasts for years. Here's what linen is, how it compares to cotton, how to care for it, and who it suits.
What to Look for in a Quality T-Shirt: Weight, Cut, and Durability
What to look for in a quality T-shirt: fabric weight, cut and construction that survive a year of washing without losing shape.
Hoodie GSM Explained: Fabric Weight and Quality
What hoodie GSM means and how fabric weight signals quality, from light 250 g/m² jersey to heavy 320 g/m² fleece.
