I talked to experts to learn more about common fabrics like cashmere, wool, leather and linen and how to properly care for them. Plus, I break down popular terms, like Oeko-Tex certified.

Cotton (plant) Highly absorbent so is comfortable to wear, strong and durable, easy to care for but can shrink and has poor elasticity so creases Most clothing, bed linen, upholstery fabric and in ...