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FamiliarWin4833 t1_jar1c6x wrote
Reply to comment by cannotrememberold in Is there any hard evidence (not anecdotal) that "high quality" clothes actually last longer than their cheap counterparts? by bingworm
What are you doubting? I didn’t say that material is less durable.. I said that washing machines and dryers are harder on clothing than hand washing.
FamiliarWin4833 t1_jap1oh5 wrote
Reply to comment by The_BusterKeaton in Is there any hard evidence (not anecdotal) that "high quality" clothes actually last longer than their cheap counterparts? by bingworm
This is so true. Also, modern washers/dryers likely have contributed significantly to clothing not lasting as long. People wash clothing more often now because it is easier to do.
FamiliarWin4833 t1_jarjmy3 wrote
Reply to comment by cannotrememberold in Is there any hard evidence (not anecdotal) that "high quality" clothes actually last longer than their cheap counterparts? by bingworm
I actually was thinking a longer period of time than from the 90’s until now. Not sure when the washer & dryer were invented, but I would guess they go back further than the 90’s. Also I think it depends what kind of clothing you’re referring to, sure coats and sweatshirts hold up pretty well and probably always have, but that isn’t the case with underwear or some of the clothing made of finer fabrics.