Acala Cotton: A Mexican variety of cotton that was introduced into the United States. This type of cotton is currently also grown in the southwestern states and Israel. The longer growing season and need to irrigate this type of cotton … Continue reading →

Whether you’re particularly skinny, a stud athlete, or a normal guy, you’ve probably noticed that when you wear a dress shirt it fits just a bit looser than you’d like. You tried tucking it in and pulling all the fabric … Continue reading →

Getting a perfect fitting custom dress shirt on the first try is not always possible.  For many people this will require a round of alterations.  Some aspects of a shirt fit are hard to predict in advance and it’s only … Continue reading →

If you’re new to Proper Cloth and are thinking about ordering your first custom dress shirt, you may find all the various size methods a bit confusing or daunting.  Here is the general advice we give folks who are trying … Continue reading →

What is VAT? VAT or Value Added Tax is a consumption tax paid on goods from overseas that are shipped to customers in the European Union. Why does Proper Cloth charge VAT? Proper Cloth is registered in the European Union … Continue reading →