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Traditionally, dress shirts are made out of woven cloth such as cotton, silk, linen, or wool. Over the past couple of decades, however, more and more manufacturers have begun to use man-made fibers such as polyester and nylon. What are Performance Dress Shirts? Performance dress shirts are essentially dress shirts made of...
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973. An accomplished rock climber, he had sold climbing gear ever since the late 50s. Wanting to improve his products, he eventually partnered up with Tom Frost in 1965. From there, they eventually opened Patagonia’s first store, Great Pacific Iron Works, in Ventura, California. Since...
Martial arts can be divided into several different categories. For instance, there’s karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo, aikido, and kung fu, many of which involve having training partners. While they all differ slightly, such as their country of origin, they all have one thing in common—they all involve moves such as...
Chaco is a footwear company that specializes in Z-strap sandals. However, they also sell boots, flip-flops, and shoes. On top of that, they offer various types of gear such as bags, hats, socks, and wrist wraps. In fact, they even have a pets collection! Chaco was established in 1989 by Mark...
Hot yoga is unique in that it's performed under hot (and often humid) conditions. Take Bikram yoga, for instance, it involves doing various stretches for 90 minutes in a heated room (typically it’ll be set to 105 F). Due to the heat, your heart rate will go up as you...
Sanuk is a footwear company that specializes in sandals; they also sell flip flops, boots, slip-ons, and other styles. Sanuk was founded by Jeff Kelley in 1997. Named after the Thai word for “fun”, the brand initially sold sandals made from inner tubes and carpet. Since then, the brand has grown tremendously....
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. For those who have stepped foot into a tennis court, you'll know that you need a certain set of gear. Aside from a tennis racket and ball, you'll also need a suitable top, a pair of shorts, socks, and maybe...
Tieks is a footwear company that specializes in ballet flats. Not only are they made of Italian leather but also they’re foldable and can easily be fit into a purse. Tieks was founded by two siblings, Kfir and Dikla Gavrieli in 2008. They were later joined by their brother, Elram, who worked...
Lacrosse is a popular team sport that's been around for centuries. For those who have either watched the games or entered the field, you'll know that you need certain gear to play. What's the best way to keep your lacrosse equipment clean? Can you use a disinfectant spray? What product should...
