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Ask HN: What are you working on (August 2024)?

634 points david927 | 1 comments | 24 Aug 24 22:00 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?
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sukh ◴[24 Aug 24 23:15 UTC] No.41342678[source]▶
I recently created a custom 220gsm pre-washed cotton fabric by twisting thrice a 60s yarn (60/3 Ne) into 20s before knitting. It could never be commercially viable so released something similar.

Essentially combining the softness of fine count cotton with the weight and durability of a heavier garment.

https://www.marchtee.com/

Also a lot of ERP, warehouse, UI work and fun with Cursor.

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peterldowns ◴[24 Aug 24 23:39 UTC] No.41342870[source]▶
I've bought a lot of different T-shirts and I'm always interested in trying to find a better (more durable; more fashionable; more comfortable) one. My current favorites are the Buck Mason Field Spec t-shirts https://www.buckmason.com/collections/mens-tees — could you explain how your shirts might compare? I'm willing to buy one just to try it out, but since you're the owner, figure I might as well ask you for more information — especially why you created a custom cotton fabric.

One thing I like a lot about Buck Mason is that their T-shirts are made in America from American-grown cotton, are any of your T-shirts made in America?

EDIT: just ordered a variety of your shirts, looking forward to trying them out. Very easy checkout experience!

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1. sukh ◴[25 Aug 24 00:18 UTC] No.41343121[source]▶
Thanks for the order!

Buck Mason makes great tees. Our flagship tees use 100% American-grown Supima Cotton and are similar in weight to their classic Pima ones.

The Heavy Crew is closer to their Field Tee— ours is likely not as heavy but softer and more durable due to twisting two fine cotton yarns into one before knitting. They’re made in our own facility in Southern India.

I’ve been refining our fabrics for nearly ten years to get the best fit and feel, sticking with cotton for its comfort. More on our fabrics here: https://www.marchtee.com/us/difference

Thanks for commenting on the checkout! We’re gradually rolling out stateside, so any feedback is welcome—just reply to the order email anytime.