Tag: knitwear-grading
Vintage Knitwear Grading: Stretched Shoulders, Bagging, and the Shape-Hold Standard
A hole is obvious. A stretched shoulder seam or bagged hem isn't — until a buyer opens the package. Here's the shape-hold standard.
Fabric Pilling by Fiber Type: Why Merino Wool, Acrylic, and Cotton Blends Grade Differently
The same pill count means Excellent on merino and Poor on acrylic. Here's how to grade pilling by fiber type instead of by eye alone.