Hard evidence? No, but better garments properly maintained very much do outlast their lower quality counterparts. The issue is very few consumers can assess fabric quality, patterning/construction or fabrication much less know how to maintain or mend items. A well made garment will outlast a poorly made one and a well cared for item will outlast one that isn’t cared for. I do think quality has gone down quite a bit because the average person doesn’t know these things and the market rewards corporations for poorly made goods.
ashleynwebber t1_jaoqu6m wrote
Reply to Is there any hard evidence (not anecdotal) that "high quality" clothes actually last longer than their cheap counterparts? by bingworm
Hard evidence? No, but better garments properly maintained very much do outlast their lower quality counterparts. The issue is very few consumers can assess fabric quality, patterning/construction or fabrication much less know how to maintain or mend items. A well made garment will outlast a poorly made one and a well cared for item will outlast one that isn’t cared for. I do think quality has gone down quite a bit because the average person doesn’t know these things and the market rewards corporations for poorly made goods.