Company Founder Leaves Profits to 'The Earth'

Patagonia Inc. founder Yvon Chouinard and his family are transferring ownership of the $3 billion outdoor apparel company to a nonprofit organization and trust in order to fight climate change. The trust, managed by members of the family and its advisers, owns 2% of Patagonia, while the other 98% is now owned by the Holdfast Collective, a nonprofit that will receive all of the company's profits.

Getting Stains out of White Shirts

Some new methods I hadn't thought of...

Can Special Clothing Keep Ticks Away?

The technology is improving and there is merit to these articles ofclothing.

https://www.consumerreports.org/insect-repellent/permethrin-treated-clothing/

Now, a new study by CDC researchers has found that just a minute or two of contact with permethrin-treated clothing caused ticks to become incapacitated or fall off fabric.

The research examined a variety of permethrin-treated clothing types and fabrics. It revealed that the items can be toxic to several species of ticks and at different stages in their life cycles, potentially keeping them from getting beneath clothing and staying next to skin long enough to bite.

'Tights, Hose' in the Freezer Before Wearing?

This article explains why.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/you-should-put-your-tights-11606888

 "Freezing your tights is a quirky, yet budget-savvy way to help keep your tights longer, (and stay) run-free, lint-free and vibrant in colour."

Rickie at the Masters

From Abbey Road to Washington Road, Rickie Fowler is dressed for success in his PUMA Golf gear for the first Major of the Year. Fowler will hit the course at Augusta in style, rocking the latest in PUMA Golf’s Spring, Summer 2016 apparel, accessories and footwear which are available in stores now and online at www.cobragolf.com/pumagolf.

Here's what Rickie will be wearing at Augusta: