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Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019) by cinntaile on Friday September 25, 2020 @02:53AM (#24587225)
The problem is there is no good way to identify quality brands. Price used to be a quality differentiator but it's not anymore, so what do you use to identify brands that produce clothes that last?
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Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019) by loco5niner on Friday September 25, 2020 @04:38PM (#24593867)
I remember reading an article (wish I had the link) from a seamstress that talked about this.

It mostly came down to examining the stiches and seams for quality, which is what I always do now when buying clothes. Look for unraveling, loose or missed stitches, not-straight stitching, etc. Pull the seam apart lightly and see how it holds up.

Also things like zipper quality (YKK is a top brand, and would be stamped on the underside), or how well stripes are lined up. Do the button holes look well stitched?

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