Journal
Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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In the race to provide improved fashion items that provide better sustainability and comfort, many fashion brands are moving beyond traditional textiles. Innovative new fabrics can provide a wide variety of benefits to the buyer and a few to the... Read storyProduct · February 4, 2021
What is Tencel™ Modal Fabric?
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Picture the scene: Cambridge & Oxford: It’s the 19th century at the two most renowned universities in England. The classic look of the polo-playing students stands out. The Oxford shirt is the garment of choice. Because the future (male) elite of... Read storyProduct · November 2, 2020
The history of the Oxford shirt: From the British elite to casual Fridays
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Where do you imagine yourself when you think of the Perfect Chino? Here’s an idea: You are sitting in an Italian café, in a place only you and the locals know. Your linen shirt lets your skin breathe in the... Read storyProduct · September 2, 2020
The history of the Chino: From a confusing name to a classic
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When trying to find the perfect T-shirt, there are important factors to consider: style, fit, quality, sustainability, brand, price, value for money – but don’t forget to look at the fabric itself. Two of the main fabrics that you’ll encounter... Read storyProduct · May 21, 2020
Cotton vs. Polyester for T-Shirts & Clothing
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Not many garments have traversed as many fashion trends as the hoodie (a.k.a the hooded sweatshirt). However, the meaning and status of hoodies has constantly changed and been re-invented. Today you can see the hoodie on almost everybody, regardless of... Read storyProduct · December 26, 2019
The Hoodie: A history full of rebellion, controversy and tragedy
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The name French Terry may have been heard by most people as the term itself is fairly well known when it comes to materials, especially when it comes to classic sportswear. But what exactly is French Terry fabric? Where does... Read storyProduct · November 27, 2019
French Terry Loopback: The perfect sweatshirt fabric
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THE CLIMATE-CHANGE CHALLENGE Global warming, as a consequence of man-made climate change, is the most important issue our planet is facing. Humans have been impacting the earth’s climate by burning fossil fuels, cutting down rainforests or farming livestock. These activities... Read storyProduct · July 3, 2019
The Perfect T-Shirt: Sustainable and climate-neutral.
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Cotton: this ancient crop has been used for many centuries as a basis for the production of textiles. There are about 50 species of cotton that find their home in the tropics and subtropics. But when it comes to clothing... Read storyProduct · June 16, 2019
What’s the best quality cotton for T-Shirts?
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It is impossible to imagine a complete wardrobe without it. It’s the clothing of our childhood, of our weekends, of early mornings lounging around the house to nights out with friends. It’s our second skin. It’s the T-Shirt. SANVT was... Read storyProduct · May 1, 2019
A style icon with history: The White T-Shirt.