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What is GSM in t-shirts (and why it matters)

GSM means grams per square metre, how dense a fabric is. A simple, visual guide to t-shirt weights and which GSM to buy for what.

Cotton blend, modal blend, or heavy cotton: which should you buy?

Three fabrics do most of the everyday work at Better Basics. They look alike folded; they behave very differently worn. A simple guide to choosing between cotton blend, cotton modal blend, and heav...

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What to wear on a long flight

The short version: wear soft, breathable layers with a bit of stretch, and keep one proper warm layer within reach. Cabins run cold and dry, and you are sitting still for hours, so the fabric matt...

What makes a basic actually good?

Most ‘basics’ fade and lose shape within a month. Here’s what actually separates a good basic from a bad one — fabric, fit and finish — from the founder of Better Basics.