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How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by Groxx »

IgorPartola wrote: post #40

I mostly dress pretty casually: jeans and a T shirt is pretty typical. My shirts “fail” not because of stitching or things like that. Most of the time they get armpit stains from deodorant after probably 20 time I wear them or so. At that point I toss them. I don’t see how higher laity fabric would result in anything different, so I stick to cheaper basic shirts for everyday wear. I like clothes, but I like variety.…

The most effective thing for me for deodorant stains has been getting my armpit hair (mostly) lasered off. Less hair traps far less deodorant, and it immediately stopped building up anywhere near as fast.

Plus I can now say I've absorbed the power of lasers, and am therefore technically super-powered.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by jackfruitpeel »

IgorPartola wrote: post #40

I mostly dress pretty casually: jeans and a T shirt is pretty typical. My shirts “fail” not because of stitching or things like that. Most of the time they get armpit stains from deodorant after probably 20 time I wear them or so. At that point I toss them. I don’t see how higher laity fabric would result in anything different, so I stick to cheaper basic shirts for everyday wear. I like clothes, but I like variety.…

I used to have this problem—constant sweating from my armpits drove me crazy, and deodorant ruined so many shirts, despite trying multiple brands/types. Started using Dove+ antiperspirant stick this winter and the problem is gone—one application lasts for up to two days, which is incredible considering the amount I used to sweat!

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by IgorPartola »

benrbray wrote: post #46
IgorPartola wrote: post #40

I mostly dress pretty casually: jeans and a T shirt is pretty typical. My shirts “fail” not because of stitching or things like that. Most of the time they get armpit stains from deodorant after probably 20 time I wear them or so. At that point I toss them. I don’t see how higher laity fabric would result in anything different, so I stick to cheaper basic shirts for everyday wear. I like clothes, but I like variety.…

If deodorant stains are the sole reason for discarding clothing, have you tried looking for deodorant that doesn't stain? Switching brands might help.

Yeah I have. I should re-evaluate. But other failure modes are sort of similarly random: bump into paint, get grease on it that stains it, lose it, rip it, or just honestly get bored of it. There definitely are items I own that are more timeless, but T shirts are something that I am hard on and get bored of easily. I am not a guy who wants to own five expensive polos, I want a bunch of different choices.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by cli »

elliekelly wrote: post #24

In high school during the summers I worked as a seamstress making vastly overpriced custom curtains for an interior designer. I learned a quick & dirty method of judging the quality of just about anything made of fabric: look at the fabric grain relative to the primary vertical seams (pant legs, jacket sleeve, shirt torso). The angle at which a piece of fabric is cut can drastically change the shape/fit of the item b…

>Take a look at Primark seams and then take a look at Brooks Brothers seams

I'm not familiar with either. Which store is supposed to have the better seams?

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by projectileboy »

dhd415 wrote: post #31
dlivingston wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have any high-quality clothing stores that you recommend?

What kind of clothes are you looking for? In general, it's hard to find stores where you can walk in and be assured that anything they carry is high quality. Even the high-end department stores such as Saks Fifth Ave. and Neiman Marcus are going to carry a lot of "fashion" brands that are expensive but not necessarily good quality. Some local boutiques (e.g., Louis Boston though it too has declined in recent years) m…

Your comments have been really informative. I have no knowledge of fabrics or clothes, but I can second Bill’s Khakis. I had a pair that lasted many years - looked and felt better than maybe any other pair of pants I’ve owned.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by bacon_waffle »

fouc wrote: post #16

I hate the complete lack of transparency in garments. We need to know all the details, including the weave? For someone that sweats a lot in hot & humid climates, why does one white cotton shirt show the sweat, and another doesn't? Why do I feel cooler with a thicker cotton shirt than a thinner one?

> I hate the complete lack of transparency in garments.

Visiting HN for a reset after a frustrating meeting, this line is exactly what I needed. Thanks :).

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by jay_kyburz »

fouc wrote: post #16

I hate the complete lack of transparency in garments. We need to know all the details, including the weave? For someone that sweats a lot in hot & humid climates, why does one white cotton shirt show the sweat, and another doesn't? Why do I feel cooler with a thicker cotton shirt than a thinner one?

What's even more frustrating is that its impossible to find even a brand that uses good quality fabrics all the time. Even expensive outdoor gear can be hit and miss.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by icxa »

cli wrote: post #54
elliekelly wrote: post #24

In high school during the summers I worked as a seamstress making vastly overpriced custom curtains for an interior designer. I learned a quick & dirty method of judging the quality of just about anything made of fabric: look at the fabric grain relative to the primary vertical seams (pant legs, jacket sleeve, shirt torso). The angle at which a piece of fabric is cut can drastically change the shape/fit of the item b…

>Take a look at Primark seams and then take a look at Brooks Brothers seams I'm not familiar with either. Which store is supposed to have the better seams?

Search results revealed that Primark is a fast fashion retailer, so probably selling the low end junk.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by bnjms »

mrandish wrote: post #32
dlivingston wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have any high-quality clothing stores that you recommend?

I'm not a connoisseur of fine clothes but I have noticed that out of cheap places to buy clothes Costco seems to have a consistently high hit rate of good value for money, at least in men's clothes. They seem to curate their clothes suppliers pretty well.

But the fit is poor for men. They rarely stock small or 30” waist, or stock too few. They’re great for the middle aged dad look but weak otherwise.

Re: How to assess the quality of garments (2014)

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Post by megablast »

tonyarkles wrote: post #43
nimbius wrote: post #39

Disclosure: I'm coming from a blue collar background as a master diesel mechanic Quality is build + aesthetic for me. Some brands i wear include Texas jeans, Chippewa boots, and all american clothing company. The quality from domestic apparel is in my experience massively superior to foreign brands. Carhartt jackets for winter are incredibly warm and gave great value, but their aesthetic isn't always popular. They la…

Another Carhartt fan! I’ve got a Carhartt bunnyhug that I wear all year round. They somehow made it warm enough to be a great add-on under a lighter winter coat, and cool enough to be ok up to about +15C. It’s black and the dye faded quickly, but it has otherwise held up way better than any bunnyhug I’ve ever owned. Plus the small bit of cognitive dissonance when people see the the sweater and then realize I’m workin…

Is bunnyhug a common term?
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