Faceplant Blog
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The point of a family vacation? Clearly, it’s adventure, relaxation and family connection. We’re blessed to have a lot of family in Alaska - conveniently located for our grand adventures! ...
Lounging Marathon
My friend Lisa sent me the story of her recent weekend. Lisa isn't the first customer-come-friend at Faceplant, but definitely one near and dear to my heart. Lisa carries Faceplant in...
THE THREAD THAT COUNTS
BEDDING AND THREAD COUNT: BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER. I am a self-defined fabric snob. My mom found my childhood fabric requirements obsessive and I may or may not have...
5 days, 4 friends, 600 miles, and 1 Faceplant tee shirt.
Tecate Baja Mexico to Las Floras and back, most of the route would be the trails used by the famous Baja 1000 race-course. From sea-level along the beach to nearly...
GET COMFORTABLE WITH INVESTING (in loungewear)
The spending patterns of educated consumers makes it clear that relaxation and quality sleep have become invaluable resources. As recent years have driven that point home, luxury loungewear has emerged...
The Toxic Dangers of Loungewear
Sleep is vital to a healthy lifestyle and plays an integral role in cellular repair, memory consolidation and hormone regulation. We spend a full one-third of our daily existence in...
Sleeping hot isn’t cool
When you slip into your pajamas and tuck beneath your sheets, you create your personal sleep micro-climate. Protecting and controlling the equilibrium of your sleep micro-climate is critical to improving...
Common Ground
I’m struggling with the divisiveness around us. That may be a cliché thing to say these days because I think we all are. Through images and sound bites, media along...
National Earth Day is here!
Earth Day reminds us of the importance of taking care of our planet. But it’s important to consider how we can have a positive impact on the environment every day....
Why do Sheets Pill? How to Prevent Pilling
Pilling is caused by friction, which causes the fibers in fabric to tear, tangle, and twist into a tiny little ball. Pilling can be reduced by avoiding friction, however, that’s...
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FABRIC?
The word sustainable in regard to fabric has to do with its environmental impact. Every store purchase we make, whether it be a honey crisp apple or a pair of...
WHY ARE BAMBOO SHEETS SO EXPENSIVE?
What you’re paying for is breathability, luxury, durability, and exceptional softness. Not all bamboo products are equal, but even the lowest quality products provide a higher level of comfort than...
