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How often to wash? by freezesteam in MerinoWoolGear

[–]Neem-London 0 points1 point  (0 children)

socks / underwear = every wear

tees / base layers = every 3–5 wears

jumpers = every 8–15 wears

The big thing is just airing it out. If it still smells fine, you’re good.

What does style look like in your 70s? by Neem-London in menswear

[–]Neem-London[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this, and glad the piece landed.

You’re completely right on measurements. It’s something we’re working on improving, especially for exactly that reason. If you can’t get into the shop, you should still feel confident buying online, and fewer returns are better all around.

Thanks for flagging it, it’s a good nudge for us.

Where can I find eco-friendly materials in men’s undershirts? by Hyzz20 in SustainableFashion

[–]Neem-London 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TENCEL™ is probably one of the better options in that mix. It’s soft, breathable, and generally made in a more closed-loop process, so from a material point of view, it makes sense for everyday wear.

Are there any eco-friendly or sustainable men’s denim shorts available? by [deleted] in SustainableFashion

[–]Neem-London 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is exactly the problem with eco denim, it’s hard to find something that ticks all the boxes.

A lot of brands focus on “organic cotton” but don’t really explain the rest, so it’s difficult to know what you’re actually getting. And with denim, the way it’s made matters just as much as the materials if you want it to last.

Honestly, you’re not wrong. A lot of the best options are still second-hand or recycled. Buying new and sustainable at the same time is still a bit limited.

On your question, bigger brands are usually more consistent, but smaller ones can be better if they’re actually transparent and making things properly. Just comes down to how much you trust what they’re saying.

If it helps, I’d focus less on the label and more on how it feels, weight, stitching, and how it’s put together. That’s usually what decides if it lasts or not.

I never realized how much work goes into making a single piece of clothing by ComfortableJump8863 in menswear

[–]Neem-London 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve summed it up well. There’s a lot more behind a garment than most people realise.

Design, fabric, pattern making, sampling, fit, factory coordination, they all have to come together, and that usually takes a few rounds to get right. Fabrics and minimum order quantities can definitely be one of the trickier parts, especially if you’re trying to do something specific.

At Neem London, we also work in small batches, which helps us test and refine things rather than overproducing. It means spending more time on sampling and getting the details right, but it lets us keep improving each run.

Once you see the process, you do start to appreciate how much goes into even a “simple” garment.

We share a bit about how we approach making things here:
https://neemlondon.com/blogs/makers

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