The Wizard of iPhone Speaks (20-22)

Episode 108: “Easygoing Organic Cotton Slub Sweaters” - Another headline that doesn’t deliver — L.L. Bean, Freeport Maine


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Banjo Music courtesy of Banjo Hang Out The William Tell Overture.The production from many producers goes through a common gin. Flaw number one, There’s no empirical evidence that organically grown cotton makes any difference. Let’s face it fans, adding the word “organic” to a cotton product is a code word for “it’s going to cost more”.The My Pillow Guy on TV has got it right. The essential characteristic of cotton is called “staple” and Egyptian cotton is prized for having a long staple.Flaw number two — “slub” is a technical term used to designate a yarn imperfection, thread yarn is prized for being smooth & slub free, a “slub” has the appearance of a “bump” in the road, definitely not desirable.I recommend to L.L. Bean, that they substitute the word “cable knit” for “slub”. 
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The Wizard of iPhone Speaks (20-22)By John MaGuirk

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