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I have always had a bit of an obsession with smocks, and a strong desire to create a weather proof outer garment that was not made of plastic.

A look at the differences; the benefits and drawbacks, and ultimately the winners and the losers of natural fibres over man-made fibres. Will silk beat the pants off rayon? Will waxed cotton or polyester win the water resistance competition? Read on to learn more...

Well, it's that time of year again! Time to have a bit of a critical look at yourself in the mirror, and decide if you are living the best life you can live.... And I'm not really talking about real mirrors, I'm talking about slightly more metaphorical reflections here. I think that it has become more and more evident that the way we each live our lives can really, honestly have an effect on the future of this beautiful world that we call home. If each of us thought 'well I'm only one person, what possible effect can I have on the environment?' then nobody would ever achieve anything. It's the cumulative effect of thousands and millions of us standing...