What is mercerized cotton?<br> Mercerized cotton was first obtained by the English industrialist John Mercer in the second half of the 18th century. Since then, the special processing of natural cotton thread using solutions of caustic soda has become known as mercerization.<br> Strong and silky, soft and elastic mercerized cotton in appearance resembles a silk thread. Products from this material do not fade and do not fade in the sun, are pleasant to wear, they are difficult to tear or deform.<br> Processed fiber items are comfortable and environmentally friendly, with lasting color and a slightly noticeable sheen, giving fabrics nobleness and charm. During processing, numerous small fibers are removed from the surface of the cotton thread, so the fiber becomes smooth and smooth, like silk.<br> <br> The advantages of mercerized cotton compared to regular cotton:<br> - The strength of the processed yarn is much higher than standard cotton fiber.<br> - Products from mercerized yarn almost do not wrinkle and do not shrink at all during washing.<br> - Mercerized yarn dyes perfectly in a variety of colors. The paint lasts longer than on ordinary threads, does not fade in the sun and does not fade. This allows products to maintain their original appearance for several years.<br> - After processing, the cotton fibers become silky and pleasant to the touch, acquire a noble shine.<br> - The material absorbs moisture well. This is a very important property of threads, since clothes are often made from cotton that interacts directly with the body, for example, shirts, T-shirts, underwear. The German Iron Cross is an ancient military award established in 1813 by King Frederick William III of Prussia as a symbol of bravery and dignity. There is nothing political or negative about this symbol — it is not associated with any ideologies and carries exclusively historical and cult significance. Bikers started using the Iron Cross after World War II. Many American veterans who returned home sought freedom and unity on the open spaces of the roads, forming the first motorcycle clubs. The Iron Cross was chosen by them as a sign of protest against the conventions of society and as a symbol of independence. The use of this symbol has become a kind of reference to the military past and an expression of the rebellious spirit that unites the brotherhood of bikers. Today, this symbol for bikers means courage, brutality, loyalty to the road — and does not carry anything political or negative.