Online Mens Tailor And Custom Tailoring

Common Questions about Product Features

• What is two-fold or two-ply cloth?
  High-end fabrics used in seasonal shirts are produced from fine natural fibers in two-fold, super fine cotton like 100s,120s and 140s. Two-fold cotton has 2 yarns that have been twisted together tightly to form one yarn. The advantage over a single-yarn fabric (singles) is greater durability; weaker spots are reinforced and yarns are stronger and do not fray easily. Normally these types of fabrics are mentioned as 2/60s, 2/80s, 2/100s, 2/120s. Here 2 stands for two-ply or two-fold.

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• What is the ´MyAccounts´ feature?
  This unique element of our website is a one-stop shop where you can view the status of your current order and your order history, and set up different measurements profiles to use when placing orders for members of your family or friends. You can view all your measurement profiles and update them when necessary. Measurement profiles can be added before you ever place your first order.

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• What is yarn size?
  Yarn size refers to the thickness of the yarns used to make the fabric. A higher yarn size means a finer yarn. Generally, sheets are made from a yarn size range of 40 to 100. Obviously, the finer the yarn, the more of them will fit in a square inch.

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• What does ´Order Shipped´ in my account indicate?
  This means the order has been dispatched from our workshops to a logistics supplier for shipment to the destination location. It may take a few hours before you can begin tracking the package in real time online.

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• I have a large group of people that I would like to order for. Can I get a discount? Yes. We offer a competitive prices and substantial discounts on orders placed for a large group of people. For us to offer a price quote for your consideration, kindly Email us the following information -
  a. Total number of individuals you wish to place orders for
  b. Total number of garments you wish to order
  c. Fabric number(s) (as shown in our Fabrics List) page that you wish to order from
  d. Styles of the garments you wish to order
  e. Garment colors
  f. Delivery deadline you need met
  g. Proposed date you wish to proceed with the orders
  h. Proposed price target you would like to work within
  i. Whether you wish us to make a consolidated shipment of the whole order or whether you wish each individual order to be shipped directly to their separate address.
  Having this information will allow us to prepare an offer for you.
  You can also use our Wedding Orders Form to get great discounts for orders for your wedding party. Styles, fabrics, colors and a host of custom features can be incorporated to personalize the wardrobe for your wedding party.

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• What is a hidden button-down collar?
  A collar with hidden buttons that fasten the points or tips to a shirt. This is considered one of the casual collars designed to appear more formal so that it can be worn with a tie. These are softer than standard collars.

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• What is a PLACKET?
  A placket is a strip of fabric between one and two inches wide sewn onto a garment as a separate piece or sewn into a garment to appear as a part of the garment itself. Plackets are almost always used to facilitate putting on or taking off the garment, but are sometimes used as a design element as well (non-functional design purposes). The term placket usually refers to the center-front of a button-front shirt. Plackets can also be found at the neckline of a shirt, the cuff of a sleeve, or at the waist of a skirt or pair of pants.
  
  Plackets are almost always made of more than one fabric layer and often have interfacing between the fabric layers. This is done to give support and strength to the placket fabric because the placket and the fasteners on it are often subjected to stress when the garment is worn. The two sides of the placket often overlap to protect the wearer from fasteners rubbing against their skin.

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• What is Seersucker?
  A narrow striped cotton fabric with alternate stripes crinkled in the weaving that has a crepe-stripe effect. Colored stripes are often used alternating with white. Seersucker has a matte surface in light, and medium to heavy weights. The woven crinkle is produced by alternating slack and tight yarns in the warp. This effect is permanent. Some seersucker cloths may be produced by pressing/ironing or a chemical treatment, which is unlikely to be permanent. Seersucker is also called plisse. It is durable and is especially appropriate for very hot summers. It can be laundered without having to iron; it is essentially wrinkle resistant by nature. It can be bleached, yarn dyed, or printed. Some seersucker fabrics come in a check or plaid effect as well. Seersucker has many uses; summer suits, coats, uniforms, trims, nightwear, sportswear, dresses, blouses, children´s wear of all kinds, curtains, bedspreads, slipcovers, etc.
  Since we do not stock seersucker, email uswe can source it from our suppliers. Generally, colors such as light blue on white, navy on white, black on white and grey on white are easily available.

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• What does ´Order Completing´ mean?
  Order Completing means the order has reached the completion stage in preparation for final inspection and shipping.

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• What is thread count?
  Thread count refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads in one square inch of fabric. Thread count in sheets can range from 80 to 700, although most stores sell sheets that range from 180 to 320. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer the fabric feels, but that doesn´t necessarily translate to a longer lasting sheet(sheets with a higher thread count are usually more expensive). One Linens Department Manager says thread counts above 380 are really irrelevant. Manufacturers twist two threads in a way that lets them double the thread count.
  
  Many linens manufacturers tout thread count as the best way to choose a sheet. But, others point out that the quality of the fibers and finish are a more important determinate of comfort and durability. In fact, sheets made of linen, flannel, or jerseys (those trendy “T-shirt” sheets) have low thread counts. A high thread count would eliminate part of the appeal of these sheets. According to Consumer Reports, cotton and cotton-blend sheets with a thread count of 180 to 200 stand up to wear and tear and provide satisfactory comfort. [Top]
  
  

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