Are More Expensive Clothes Actually Better Quality?

[@unluberkay]

I work in the textiles industry, to be specific I own a fabric mill that manufacture and sell fabric to brands like zara, h&m, arket, massimo to haute couture that sell around 3,000 usd per piece. To be honest, on the material side, yes to lower the cost we tend to use either cotton or polyester yarns. However, i can use some the most expensive yarns such as merino wool, but this rarely reflects as “quality” on the final garment. What really makes the difference is after wash shrinkages and construction. To increase the output garment makers work with shops that basically haphazardly sew the pieces together which lowers the quality. Shrinkage is not necessary something that you can buy with more money. It occurs when the dyehouses fuck up. And they up alllll the time. I mean like 5/10 orders, there are issues with shrinkages. No matter how attentive you are or how slow you are.

[@jedrashidul6952]

Cool insight. Thanks random person fr the internet. Learned something new today😊

[@oskarobit]

So, you are basically a RICH man spending his valuable time commenting in KZbin... And you who say to sell to haute couture, doesn't heard about sanforization... "I don't know Rick, it looks fake...".

[@jasontaylor2237]

hello I have a question for you. If one was thinking of starting a tee shirt brand but want quality fabric woul you have any suggestions on this? thank you for your time

[@unluberkay]

@@jasontaylor2237 Very low margins, too many competitors, do not start For quality fabrics, search for fabric agents in your area. In the states you would have better luck in NY or LA

[@shmachable]

Hand knitter here with a data point on fiber content. When knitting a sock, even the most premium yarn manufacturers will put about 20%-25% polyester fiber into their wool sock yarns. This increases the durability of the yarn which is especially important when it comes to socks. They take a *lot* of wear. If you use 100% wool, that sock you spent hours knitting is going to wear out much faster. I have no inside knowledge into why the luxury brands are going for synthetic/natural fiber blends, but its possible that they could be making similar calculations as sock yarn manufacturers.

[@shmachable]

@@Isamolle thanks for bringing that up. It makes total sense and was something I hadn’t considered.

[@Kaijpiroska]

thank you for pointing it. I wanted to add the same comment. Adding polyester/another syntetic material, will make fabric more durable. 100% wool is very durable in thick knitted sweaters, but not when fabric is knitted from thinest, softest wool. And, for cotton, also less prone to crinkling (less creases or wrinkles). Easier to wear without ironing. it is not always, and not neccesary that adding polyester = cheeper and worse quality.

[@Davmm96]

Polyester fibers : They will also last a very long time in the environnement after beeing thrown away.

[@Merosadevill]

No, not poliester. Nylon! Poliester is weaker. Nylon is strong! Veteran knitter.

[@oskarobit]

@@Isamolle wrong, that is a mistaken sensation. Some synthetic fibres are warmth than wool, lighter and are more resistant to erosion or moths. However, they can still have wool-like textures and feel similar to natural fibres. The main handicap, but not for all synthetics, is transpiration. And in the other hand we have animal abuse: everybody should watch the cuts and blood in sheep, or alpacas, not to mention how they tear the fur out of the angora rabbits with their terrified screams. Does our confort justify that cruelty?

[@secretscarlet8249]

1:42 that truck swipe transition was smooth bro 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Liusila]

Oh heck yeah, my brain just accepted it as a natural temporary obstruction

[@PocketUau]

You forgot about the tier above (fake) luxury brands. The tier contains things like Brunello, Loro Piana, Canali, Kiton, Zegna, Brioni and many more. Funny how they're mostly Italian brands, but it makes sense. These are brands that don't make you walk around wearing advertisements. Instead of paying $750 for a one-fit Gucci shirt covered in branding and made in Bangladesh, I'd rather spend $350 for a fully custom-fit hand finished shirt from one of those niche luxury brands.

[@TumbiMtika]

Brother, you are not getting anything from those brands for less than $700...

[@zEeoN]

They belong to the same groups behind the scenes, and just cater to different audiences. The bang for the buck range ends *very* soon after the mid tier tbh. Just a slim strip up there before we pay the fashion tax tenfold.

[@PCVP4729]

The cheapest LP jacket is literally 2k usd. "Niche" luxury brands are generally far more expensive than Gucci or LV.

[@MrSloika]

In the US old money buy 'quiet luxury' brands. Brands almost no one outside of old money circles has even heard about. Top quality but cheaper than the bling 'luxury' brands.

[@acex222]

You really think you're better than people buying luxury brands just because you're buying different luxury brands. You're still a consoomer, you just rationalise it a different way. Get a life.

[@doubleleterlady]

Absolute best is to shop your own closet, followed by swapping with friends. Secondhand is next best. If you can sew or upcycle clothes you have all the power in your hands. If you have to buy new buying quality and only what you need is the best idea. I don't think "luxury" is ever worth it. But that's my opinion.

[@maurienvy]

Hurts me that you piled Uniqlo alongside H&M. I´ve never been dissapointed by Uniqlo, but H&M has had some misses with me

[@manu-uo7gk]

I agree with you, but in reality, Uniqlo is in the same category as H&M and co in terms of production and labor. But for me, Uniqlo is a brand with a really special status compared to the average. They've managed to create a brand that's really not too expensive, because it's not very ethical (let's face it), but at the same time really qualitative, with incredible garments cuts !

[@hejiranyc]

Yeah, I tend to think that Uniqlo is in a category of its own. It fills that space between fast fashion and accessible luxury nicely.

[@nym5qu17]

they're not that bad in terms of quality but are 100% a fast fashion brand and are mass market/ are harmful for the environment

[@bassyey]

Because it is. You just have to accept it.

[@duungyang]

Perfect example of Placebo effect to think Uniqlo does not belong to the same category as other fast fashion brands

[@akvamaan4511]

Don't be afraid of synthetic fabrics in clothes! For the last year I have been working for a premium clothing brand in Russia. And I talked a lot with designers and the department that deals with clothing prototypes. And more than once they said that warm, woolen, or simply “complicated” clothes, for example, jackets, cannot be made comfortable to wear if only natural materials are used. Synthetics allow the fabric to stretch and not shrink after washing, making things light and warm. If you make a jacket from only 100% wool, it will be heavy and not very warm. And most importantly, it will not stretch so well, and it will be very easy to damage it during putting on/taking off. Often, this is not even economical, because nylon fibers need to be sewn into wool fibers, and this is a separate procedure on special fabrics. And the cost of this procedure will be included in the cost of rolls of fabric. I can tell you more if you're interested. But in general, the main idea is this - do not be afraid of 10% to 40% synthetics (especially in jackets) in clothes. Simply, feel the clothes well before purchasing, try them on to see if you like the fabric on your body. (sorry if anything is not clear, I am writing using Google Translate)

[@jizzyg1559]

having like 10% of polyester is ok, but saying wool jacket or coat is not comfortable or warm is straight up lying. Polyester jackets are "warmer", because you are baking in your own sweat and heat. They do not breathe

[@rompemord1]

100% wool is allways ramer than blends with polyester etc. The fit might not be as good, but Wool is warmer. Allso alpacca wool is warmer than sheap wool.

[@ivanxpalacios]

Tim doesn’t upload as often as other fashion influencers, but when he does you know it’s gonna be fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@oo7dw]

Awesome video! Totally agree with you on this. Ultra Lux is paying for the name and prestige. I personally like to spend a little more for a quality product. I still have some pieces that I originally purchased back in my college days. I've also sold some of those old pieces on ebay and either made a little profit or broke even. I think if everyone treated clothes like an investment, we'd def see a lot less waste out there.

[@danlightened]

The designer brands constantly change styles for this reason. So that you'll look out of fashion within a few years if you wear those or anyone else who could buy from you. It keeps going from loose to regular to slim fit to loose and so on. Can clearly see that in the case of jeans etc.

[@1973HST]

I’d like to make one additional point: when looking at the higher end accessible luxury and moving into full blown luxury, consider more niche brands like Japanese selvedge or American heritage brands. Those brands very often do have MUCH higher quality products if you’re willing to spend the extra money. In addition to better denim, I’m thinking about higher quality leathers and twill, as well. Many of those brands have much higher quality than “luxury” brands for the same money.

[@mehditalib]

Some major point was missed here. One of the highest coast in fashion is the actuality. So if you produce something and want it to be in stores 6 weeks later it adds allot of coast. If you’re are willing to wait 6 to 8 month you’re can reduce the coast for shipping to 10-20 %. I shipped from china, so for example I have 50 big containers to ship to Hamburg and I want it to arrive in 4 weeks, I have to Book direkt etc. If I don’t care, I can wait on empty slots, so they go first to Singapore and stay there for 8 weeks etc etc. That’s why sale items so cheap. The industry books slots in planning to arrive at the end of the season.

[@Fracically]

The basic high end garments are not expensive to make per se, but they price it way high without always reflecting on quality. So that’s a fallacy that most people fall into thinking that because they cost more they don’t exploit workers and that they put more effort in. They might still cut on labour and quality. Doing clothing in Europe does not automatically make it more ethical than asia ….please…(I find it absurd even as I type it out) They can pay well in Asia and still be ethical 😅 It’s a matter of choice.

[@BuggiEU]

I'm pretty sure there are no sweatshops in the EU where children work 12h/day.

[@vladyslavsobolievskyi1694]

@@BuggiEU agree, but there are not just exploitative sweetshops in Asia.

[@spzenza707]

The placebo effect hit me fr, I took extra care of my cotton/silk/wool material product which cost me a lot

[@mjr1487]

You should do a video to show how you wash these items and maintain their quality over time. Some of the clothes by these high end brands are high maintenance and rhatd the reality that they need the extra care. Would be very interested in a video of whether considering the extra care needed has made you think twice before purchasing.

[@virtuousjewel4904]

Soooo important. I personally don't care to purchase higher quality dry clean only fabrics. I'm just not going to want to spend the extra money to do that on a regular basis.

[@SurferKroky]

Brands like Asket have hit the nail on the head . Super high quality ,long lasting clothes for a fair price . They are also extremely sustainable minded and transparent about how and where the items are made .

[@Fyrhp]

Primark is not ultra fast fashion, lowest of the low, that's Shein. People go to Primark to get something fashionable for a good price. There really are cheaper stores than Primark.

[@yvettefukuda95]

Another issue with mixed fibers is the difficulty even the impossibility of recycling these separately.

[@EdnaJohnson-g2y]

My mom always said beauty is not about price. The existence of *amzclothes* makes me believe that true luxury is the expression of one's own style, not the price tag. Here, I found the best explanation of this sentence.

[@SmilingstarLnonglait]

All the cotton apparels I've used lose their color after first or second wash but polyester ,nylon stay longer.

[@hanfbrot]

A clue for expensive, high-quality products is when there's a diagonal alignment of warp and weft threads. This results in more waste for the manufacturer, but the fabric drapes better. This was missing in this video!

[@DailyShit.]

I mean yes some brands use polyester to cut costs. But i think with Uniqlo Airrism it's for the style of the shirt. I want it to be exactly that and polyester is not a downside in that scenario. I may be wrong but i wish every shirt would have that fabric.

[@edgardchow]

the textile in that shirt is nice for warm weather, but if you live somewhere where it really gets hot nothing beats cotton or linen

[@Jem07drie]

Yes, you're right. Although I don't want every shirt to be like that, polyester reduces schrinkage, color fading and also the wrinkles. As the previous comment said you don't really want to wear this in hot summer (I got Airism myself and probably will still wear this in hot summer, best tee ever imo.) Every fabric has it up- and downsides!

[@hayden4279]

Bro I love these shirts but they are fucked in Aussie summer heat, genuine sweat box. Would be perfect for Tim as he is in London @@edgardchow

[@MrMelonMan96]

@@hayden4279I find them completely fine in our summer they’re so breathable. I sweat more in 100% cotton

[@alexanderprocopenco5532]

@@hayden4279I think it also depends on how your body deals with the and what are you used to. I moved to Italy from Ukraine two years ago, in my hometown summers are hot (+29 and higher), but here it’s even more, and Airism work just fine for me.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I shop at the Premium High Street level, or higher, to get the quality I want and need. I don’t really care that they cost more, the quality is worth it and I just buy fewer items that I really will love for years. We Americans have an unrealistic idea about what it costs to produce quality apparel and expect prices to be ridiculously low, thanks to fast-fashion.

[@AbdullahRaid-ov7ht]

I think it deserves sometimes to buy luxury item if you have money because it will take your style to a higher level. Thanks for the advices great video Keep it going man ! ❤

[@maxevangelista2737]

I tend to usually prefer to buy from new, rising designers since they're thoughtful but also good quality and affordable. I'd buy from ultra luxury brand if only if their clothes look beautifully constructed, I dont like to buy stuff that have a big logo or too much logo on it it looks cheap and tacky

[@ax1338]

Where do you find them?

[@briansguy]

I used to love to buy brand name mass-market clothes which were better looking, style, fit, and seemingly quality (think Calvin Klein, Joe's , Lucky Brand, Express Men). usually I would wait for a sale, because even this "attainable" brands tended to be pretty expensive. 10-15 years ago and we're talking $80 for a shirt or $90 pair of pants. but they never lasted, some fell apart after 2 or 3 wears! So I only buy these if I really like it and it's marked down like crazy. There are good quality and bad quality and it usually had not that much to do with the label. I also had the same experience with many other brands especially undergarments. The elastic will never last as long as the rest of the garment.

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

I made a video, not in the best light but a feature is a feature! 😅

[@menacetosociety6825]

Of the half a dozen or so Ralph lauren and Lacoste clothing I've bought, I had issues with many of them including: threads coming undone, colour deterioration, shrinkage, and a button coming undone on one of my polo shirts. So I'm still not particularly convinced that just because a brand is renowned, or has a higher price tag, the quality of its clothing is automatically going to be better.

[@chii270]

Everyone into fashion should watch this video! Great vid!

[@aidenalamo6262]

I heard two versions of Temu when it comes to clothing. The first version, is that Temu is full of toxic chemicals when it comes to their clothing along with that, Temu has poorly made clothing. The second version, is that Temu clothing is top quality and they are improving each and every day along with that, Mens clothing is more durable and more comfortable along with that, the stitching is really nice. I have been lucky to have clothing from Temu (the men's section) and they have been very good on me and look fantastic with respect to design, stitch and quality. The clothes have not not lost their great condition after many washes and dries.

[@babblesp1367]

The thought of buying any clothes online frightens me. I need to try on. I’ve never ordered anything from there.

[@albertsilver195]

It is now hard to find outerwear that is not 100% polyester . A mix of cotton and polyester is best for comfort (cotton breathes) and durability (from the polyester).

[@dancemademyday3686]

Ultimatly its like the same thing with food.. If u really care about the quality and where its made and so on u kinda have to make it yourself. And yup that means buying fabric and learn how to do colthing youself

[@ohwhatworld5851]

It would be interesting if you explored the actual cost of making a luxury brand item vs it's high street counterpart.

[@davidcattin7006]

I would say yes! My expensive jeans lasted well over 20 years, cheap ones barely two. David Donahue dress shirts at $145 are worth every penny. They wear like iron, and last forever. They look great. My tailor thought they were custom made!

[@mastadas]

Somehow I noticed that at basic garments from the reasonably low and reasonably high price range, it mostly doesn't matter how much it costs, it will get faded and degraded after similar time. This is most noticeable on black jeans and black tees. It can be a basic fast fashion 10usd tee, or it can be a branded 70usd one, it degrades in a similar pace. Im really not happy that its so hard to find actual acceptable quality at reasonable price.

[@drarundhati8796]

I am from a country where most of these brand name clothes are imported from. We don’t have this brand based system back home or fast fashion, and so always buy clothes based on quality rather than just name. I have yet not found a single brand in the UK that matches the quality of our local market. Our clothes lasts for generations but here you would be lucky if your £40/50 shirt lasts 2 wash lmao.

[@PradyumnVij]

That trenchcoat bit vibed with me so much, I bought an excellent fitting one a few years back but I never end up wearing it. I think I've used it twice. However my grandfather used to wear his trenchcoats and peacoats regularly every autumn and winter. I always feel like it would be silly unless I have something quite nice on underneath. Also weirdly I have one Sudio Nicholson sweater and quite a few Ralph Lauren ones, both are better cut but the materials used are worse than the Uniqlo sweaters. Very weird.

[@dottieland7061]

I love Uniqlo I have shopped there for years. And they are always good for basics and their graphic t shirts

[@remixisthis]

Online brands are usually the best mix of quality materials at decent prices. Stuff like Wolf Vs. Goat, Outlier, John Henric, 18 East, ONS, maybe Olive Clothing, etc. Brands with large store footprints have huge expenses unrelated to the clothing which makes them choose design over quality

[@leonid4781]

Well with online brands you can’t try on the clothes before buying. Different brands have different policies for returning clothes so if the piece you bought is good quality yet still doesn’t fit you, you need to go through all of the online hassles and a lot of waiting. Thats why these brands can offer better quality fabric for a bit of a lower price, because they don’t offer the boutique experience. And I don’t like that. I would much prefer if I can try the piece before buying and really check the material and fit in the store.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love the quiet luxury of the eyeglasses you're wearing. Who made them? Thanks.

[@jay.perspective7377]

Your haircut is fire bro! And great vid! Cleared a lot of things up for me

[@adventureswithwonu4467]

i’m not sure id put asos in ultra fast fashion - esp asos design but great video none the less ❤

[@abboed.4076]

My most expensive clothes are certainly not always the best quality, especially when it comes to longevity. A (100%) Cashmere Kiton jacket takes the cake. Although the fit is magical, at the same time it's one of the more vulnerable pieces in my collection. And the same goes for a number of pieces from my other favorite luxury brands like Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Santoni, Piacenza Cashmere and RL Purple Label. 🤷

[@amineboum9493]

Bottom line : Avoid fast fashion and luxury and ultra luxury brands , the first is a waste of a money, and the second is also a waste of money , opt for the in-between them (premium) .

[@elinai1462]

great video, but i thought you were going to compare actual clothes step by step:) also i thought 20% polyester could be an addition to make the fabric and the item more durable, isn't it true?

[@oNYAANo]

which categories would banana republic and burberry fall into?

[@livwake]

Burberry is definitely luxury

[@davidhunternyc1]

My #1 piece of advice is never buy an article of clothing with the brand's logo on it, no matter the price. With logo emblazoned clothing, not only do you have to pay extra for the label but the company then mocks you because you're a free walking advertisement for them. They make billions and you're still the same ole' schmuck.

[@Bynasf]

What if someone simply likes the look of the logo?

[@gatiknainawat813]

appreciate the hard work. video aesthetic is amazing. big up to you 👍

[@Quiyum]

Yes in clothing, it is true I have a garments in Bangladesh and I know how each ones are made

[@tsunamiminsk]

Polyester mixes tend to soak less in sweat and dry up faster than 100% cotton, so it's not that simple. 100% cotton might be of a shitty quality (there's a plenty of throwaway items in sinsay in poland for 1-2$, 100% cotton), mix can be of a great quality (uniqlo airism boxers).

[@dhruvbhardwaj9278]

great edit...I liked the way you used the colors in the video

[@ghadeerallaho2304]

There's a brand called fear of god 😂

[@justinleemiller]

Paying more usually gets a better product up to a point. Mid range brands are more likely to try to cheat you by giving a crap product at a high price.

[@Sufibd-yd6nq]

Really good quality

[@garychopping2184]

I like Uniglo . Find the style the feel more suited to me. H &M Looks it from a op shop. And uniglo pricing is good . Although i splurged and bought a GANT hoodie you can feel the quality but got it for half price ( no way pay full)

[@fabian_h4212]

great video! where's the leather jacket in the beginning from?

[@reece7287]

looks like Solid Homme

[@SoupInspector]

Never been this early but I was in the shower and saw the video so had to click

[@AM-mv6ro]

Have you finished showering?

[@SoupInspector]

@@AM-mv6ro yes

[@melm4499]

Primark is the worst when it comes to customer support. It's like pulling teeth whenever returning or exchanging an item. They treat their customers like shit.

[@equinox4075]

4:50 anyone know the hoodie he is wearing?

[@donnamcdermott443]

Zara and h&m are are fast fashion just like shien Primark they might charge a little bit more but their clothes are the same quality

[@deekay13]

Yes, but there’s a point of diminishing returns.

[@thisistotallyfine]

What black hoodie is Tim wearing?

[@esparda07]

The ultimate luxury is a custom tailor. Everything tailored to your body. :D

[@kennethgimpayan3418]

You're so fashionable! Such a fan hehe

[@fediun]

Let's create the same kind of video about perfumes.

[@agabrielhegartygaby9203]

It does apply to clothing - things are not made right, the fabrics try to do too much and something gives....since the pandemic previously reliable brands have disapointed me seriously....look, feel and use...prices up to create a barrier to the less well off....does not correlate with any improvement in clothes...husband notices same things...not just women any more G

[@ikanberapi2189]

6:40 bro that outfit looks so goofy

[@屎蒂夫與殆夫]

I think polyester (and other plastic material) has its role in clothing other than just cutting cost. It changes the texture and durability of the clothing. Yes it's cheaper than wool and cotton, but that doesn't mean it's inferior.

[@Wolf_of_Small_St]

Polyester is famed for having a poor shelf life, the quality deteriorates rapidly compared to natural fibres and of course it does not biodegrade in the way that they do. So it is difficult to see what if anything (except cost) is a benefit to it as a material in clothing.

[@屎蒂夫與殆夫]

@@Wolf_of_Small_St You words are contradicting. Poor shelf life = unstable material = can be degraded easily, good shelf life = stable material = cannot be degraded easily. There's no such thing as having a good shelf life AND being easily degradable at the same time. It's basic chemistry.

[@Wolf_of_Small_St]

@user-gk9je4hh3x No, that is untrue. You can have materials where quality declines quickly but the material itself doesn't biodegrade. For instance plastic breaks easily but will not biodegrade. The durability of any material has absolutely nothing to do with biodegradability. Not sure where you're getting your "chemistry" from.

[@Josukegaming]

This is such a poorly thought out take. You can't simply say "polyester bad" when it adds strength and durability to blends, and some really high quality clothing like patagonia is made from polyester and is top of the line sweat wicking and comfort. Additionally, saying "luxury = quality" is so stupid unless you're buying directly from a tailor that will make a piece of clothing specifically for you. I guarantee something like Patagonia or other durable outdoors / mid-range brands are way more durable, higher quality, and clearly less expensive than stupid brands like Gucci that just add $500 to the production price of their clothes just so you can flaunt it and look like a tool.

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I've started buying the bulk of my clothing from small companies where I can actually talk to the owner. (Luck of the draw as to who answers the phone) Grease Point Workwear, Imogene+Willie, Indigofera, Freenote cloth, Mr Freedom. There's others that are slightly larger that I buy from also. I wear casual clothes only. Chinos or jeans, shirt and a jacket. I also wear primarily boots. All made with 100% leather except the sole. The pieces cost more, but they'll last a lifetime. They also have great resell value, so you're not losing the full price.

[@retribution4341]

Just curious, but where would you put Banana Republic on the list of categories?

[@quitehandsomedude6412]

Simple answer: Yeah expensive clothes do have better quality but it does not justify 10 times increase in price. This however only makes sense for common folk. If someone is loaded, this whole discussion is pointless.

[@asdfyxcv1100]

This exactly. A 400 dollar white t-shirt has probably better seams, is maybe thicker tissue, better QC on the sticthing, embroidery instead of print etc. But is it worth 40 times the price of a "bad quality" (10 dollar?) t-shirt. Absolutely not and no fashion influencer ever will be able to convince me of this BS

[@ironxfist6008]

@@asdfyxcv1100 the white t-shirt / basic items are pretty much a no brainer. But for statement pieces with unique design details.. that's where the differences matter and at that point it's much harder cheap out on it while expecting the lack of craftsmanship to go unnoticed. Luckily, there are million ways to create a great outfit with only basic items. No one ever really needs expensive stuff to look stylish

[@acat1752]

You'll be surprised that those "common folks" you are referring to are the ones buying these luxury items than the richer ones.

[@itamar7559]

In my opinion Uniqlo feels much better than Zara or H&M. Both the design and the materials.

[@abdeltzchibi3122]

not anymore for many products unfortunately its becoming more and more similar

[@kaworuswife]

In my country Zara wasn’t even considered fast fashion, it was considered more premium 💀

[@gamingjoe9905]

@@kaworuswife Bro In Angola(Africa), We flex with Zara😂

[@SurferKroky]

Same lol ​@@kaworuswife

[@TheSiemek]

I still have in my closet two rugby polo long sleeves from Ralph Lauren that I bought 18 years ago. They still look great and there are no signs of wear on them. On the other hand I’ve had a lot of H&M clothes and they barely survived 1 or 2 years. Very interesting video. I never thought of analyzing my clothes in that way I just buy them.

[@user-jk2zm7uq5s]

I've got a fleece jumper from the local home and hardware store. It's over a decade old , worn all the time, still going strong. Ok, the fleece looks a tad worn out after over a decade, but for 16€ it's definitely high durability which means it gets a "high quality"-label from me.

[@adam__smith]

@@salahuddinyusuf Keep them in your closet and they'll never show signs of wear!

[@ironxfist6008]

H&M clothes lasting for as long as 1 to 2 years??? they must be from at least 5 years ago...

[@DeniSoars]

Yes this is why I explain to others that smaller purchases of more expensive, higher quality brands is more affordable in the long run vs Fast Fashion

[@redesignedlife777]

@@salahuddinyusuf it's in his closet. doesnt mean he wears them. lol

[@cornelius7726]

Great tips! Now I'll check materials and stitching instead of just buying for the brand name. Quality over quantity when shopping - love it!

[@luigiheewan]

I really appreciate the fact that you re-uploaded the video, as I greatly enjoyed the first one! Keep up the good work, Tim. Much love from Italy.

[@Simplydivino]

Ooh I immediately noticed, did the last one get copyrighted?

[@luigiheewan]

@@Simplydivino no, he explained the reason he took it down in a community post

[@UlasMT]

@@luigiheewan well, what was the reason?

[@luigiheewan]

@@UlasMT debatable sponsor

[@UlasMT]

​@@luigiheewan oeee, please do tell?

[@dqieu]

Polyester isn't always all bad! Even the holy grail wool coat, the Loro Piana Vicuña has Polyester, it cost $20,000 btw. Polyester, combining with wool prevents fray and maintains structure, results in a higher durability.

[@manuelmacalinao500]

He forgot to mention there is actually high quality polyester. Same with leather items that is why not all genuine leather is better if you cut down on production process.

[@Wolf_of_Small_St]

Polyester just isn't necessary in a wool garment if the wool has been milled/woven in the correct manner. That's the reason why overcoats of the past were more durable because they were 100% natural and made with superior manufacturing techniques. It's still a cost cutting measure even at that price- as Tim says you're just paying for brand name at that level. Plus Polyester is disastrous for the planet as it uses tonnes of water and oil to make and doesn't biodegrade.

[@manuelmacalinao500]

@@Wolf_of_Small_St maybe because vicuna is super soft that is why they added polyester, just a thought actually.

[@dqieu]

@@Wolf_of_Small_St For Loro, the choice to include Polyester is dependent for use cases and bespoke ask. Coat meant for harsh weather will have Poly, others might not. So I doubt your statement.

[@manuelmacalinao500]

@@dqieu yeah that also a good point, humidity during winter would weigh down that vicuna. If its just for indoor might be fine but once you go out you need waterproof clothes.

[@alkluchko01]

As someone who’s totally ignorant about luxury brands, some friends of mine commented after awhile about how I never even noticed their several hundred dollar designer accessories, jackets, or shirts. I just didn’t see them as so stunning to have been worth that much (nor did I really care). And after awhile, they started realizing that when the appeal of an item is its brand name and price tag rather than the actual style appeal, to the average person with an untrained eye, this flex completely falls flat… Most people will pay the same amount of attention to a $700 shirt as a $17. What they really notice is how your overall look comes together, not how much you overpaid for a marginally better quality item

[@gergelyritter4412]

No probably not. Even if I had the money to buy from ultra luxury brands, I would most likely not. I would just get everything tailor made. I dislike brands like LV and Gucci. I think most of their things just straight up look bad.

[@runoalcherist8003]

Something that I truly admire and appreciate from this video, is that you gave the obvious, intuitive result; but in the process, you explained your reasoning, and gave very useful insight into how to choose a garment with a good quality-price ratio. The final answer was expected, but I take away a lot of good information, and an amazing guide into how to buy good clothing. In summary: I noticed the dedication in the video, and it's highly appreciated. Good work, and thanks a lot!

[@sleepovergcf8916]

I like the mention of the ethical supply chain on more expensive brands. Besides lower fabric quality or shortcuts in the production of garments, I think it is important to also mention that for the cheaper brands, the costs are pushed elsewhere: Exploiting workers, poor quality of life of workers, harming the environment, etc.

[@mayankumar1312]

Bro do u know, in Bangladesh,China, Vietnam and even in some parts of India these fashion brands are produced. And the conditions are not that great. Chinese work for 14hrs a day and cant take a day off without some valid reason. And in other countries the situations are poor. So we sitting at the helm of affairs should not say that. All these businesses are the same.

[@nsebast]

@@mayankumar1312lol fake Western news. The Chinese workers wants overtime because they want to earn more. Plus hundreds are queing for their job if they dont perform. All of them can quit any day so no one is being forced.

[@danlightened]

You would like to believe that, don't you? But in reality, even the biggest of designer brands use cheap labour in what y'all term as 3rd world countries. You would to think they used only the most skilled tailors and other craftsmen from Italy, France or whatever to hand make your bags, clothes, shoes but that's not the case.

[@mayankumar1312]

@@danlightenedexactly my point.

[@inyour_wetdreams]

@@danlightened Labor from a 3rd world countries doesn't always equal to a bad production or poor work environment, some of the best shoemakers (specifically boots) comes from Indonesia... so some luxury brands may decide to maximize profit margin by manufacturing it in Indonesia, with a cheaper cost labor and almost the same quality as they can get if they manufacture it in Europe

[@em97c]

Thanks for reconsidering that sponsor lol

[@ARTICFR0ST]

what sponsor was in the original video?

[@em97c]

@@ARTICFR0ST Wouldn't be nice of me to go talking about it honestly. He took it down when he realized it was maybe not the best and I think people should be allowed to recover from their poor decisions without being put on trial once they've put things right.

[@t19040]

@@ARTICFR0ST It was a diamond company.

[@tomashworth5148]

Who gives a shit

[@GreekFireWarrior]

@@em97c His PR team (if he has one) knew full well what they were 'signing up to' when this 'unethical diamond company' wanted to sponsor Tim's video. They knew 100% and still decided to go ahead. There was no "mistake in this decision " . Tim and his team arent sorry for what they did, they are sorry they got caught.

[@flufftronable]

Primark isn't even that cheap anymore.

[@Tim0feyK]

No, it's still cheap, just people are poorer

[@Unbubbled]

@@Tim0feyKOC meant that compared to few years ago, the prices aren't the same anymore. A dress that used to be sold for 7-8€ costs now 30€ in Primark.

[@sew_gal7340]

As a seamstress there is ZERO reason NOT to have a lining on a jacket that you spend $$$ for...it's ridiculous. The only exceptions MAY be that the jacket is meant for hot weather, but doing so the fabric must be extremely high quality to make up for it.

[@daphne8406]

I would only consider luxury items if they have a unique look or design as well. A bland white blouse does not live up to the cost no matter the brand name or material 😑

[@parrotbrand2782]

I bought a fake Tommy Hilfiger polo T shirt from China in 2006 for $5. It is as good as new even today. The best quality leather shoes I bought was from Primark. £17. Made in India. Sole is stitched. Purchased in 2017. Still wearing fine. Many well educated , professional upper middle class people shop at Primark , H&M, Uniqlo. They aren't poor, they are just not dumb.

[@chriswatson1698]

I have been sewing pants out of pure wool fro 40 years. Up to 20% of nylon or polyester is an improvement in wool for pants or skirts. Wool tends to stretch and bag, just like denim does. For knits I would prefer pure wool. Bought some merino wool Tshirts a couple of years ago. Cheap at Aldi. Wore them every day for two winters. Still look new.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I happily ignore all care instructions and look only at the fabric content and the construction. For example, I just bought a high-end 100% cotton dress and saw that the label says “dry clean only”. I laughed and, before wearing it, threw it in a warm wash to get the packing creases and sizing out, hung it dry, and it looks beautiful. I wash everything except structured items like blazers and coats, which often have unwashable construction elements like interfacing in them. I have over six decades of experience and never ruined a single garment this way. (The book Laundry is great for those who don’t have wide knowledge and experience of fabrics and clothing). That said, I don’t wash my clothes until they need it and never put them in the dryer. They last a long, long time. Everything needs to be checked for spots, grime and odors after wearing, then a good airing and possibly or steaming or ironing before being put back into the closet. I also spot-clean coats and jackets a lot as needed. Putting unnecessarily and ridiculously conservative care instructions on a garment is called “low-labeling”. Brands do it to reduce return claims.

[@Wolf_of_Small_St]

Really good video. The use of polyester or other synethics into blends- Wool/Cotton for instance is an interesting one. The reason they are added according to the makers is usually something along the lines of "to increase durability" because polyester or nylon is strong. So therefore good right? But the only reason that they are being added in the first place is because even if the company has used luxury materials like high end wool, cotton, silk etc. they have skimped out on the production methods. Before the days of fast fashion when clothing manufacturing was considered and a time consuming task, they had production methods which prevented pilling and increased fabric durability in the way cotton and wool was milled and woven. But these methods have died out and fewer exist because it's easier for companies to do things quicker to make more stuff to be pumped out for us suckers to buy- hence why you can still buy quality clothing in good condition from the 60s and 70s before the advent of mass synthetics. It's all a con- except for sportswear and socks, i can see very limited argument for synthetics to be added to clothing but unfortunately that ship seems to have sailed.

[@jacknjill3000]

Yeah and in the past synthetics were added to clothing for durability. But now it’s added to save companies money vs using more natural fabrics. I hate fast fashion clothes that looks great, but will start piling and look like crap. So even with fast fashion, I take into consideration on the fabric content and stay away from mostly synthetic fabrics, unless it a nylon jacket made out of the durable synthetic. Some nylon jackets are made out of that thin nylon and that tells me it’s not going to last I’m glad ppl. are paying attention to the quality bc when fast fashion hit the US, over night everyone was on board bc for the first time you didn’t have to have Gucci and Prada income to look that way. I hope the designers are keeping up with the quality and haven’t gone down the same path and cut corners. It’s true on vintage clothes and how they’ve held up after decades. I also didn’t realize that back in the days, they wove fabrics a certain way so that it wouldn’t pile up and that art now has been lost.I do like Uniqlo and how well their items hold up, but they also use a lot of synthetics for their jacket. I think one of their first big hit jacket was those fleece zip up ones that everyone had and bought .

[@jokertaylor6492]

Great video. About the material, actually Polyester is not always bad, rather a bit of polyester in clothes makes it less likely to wrinkle and actually increase the durability of your clothes. And also, not all cotton is the same. Some fast fashion brands do have 100% cotton T-shirts but they break down really fast (I’m talking like 1-2 washes) so feel it before you buy and choose your clothes wisely. If you don’t live in super hot climate, like tropical countries, I would say a bit of polyester in your T-shirts doesn’t hurt and honestly, it saves you lost of time ironing your clothes. Look for the good mix of polyester and cotton and your clothes will last for a good amount of time!

[@tsunamiminsk]

> If you don’t live in super hot climate, like tropical countries, I would say a bit of polyester in your T-shirts doesn’t hurt I would say the opposite, the hotter the climat, the more helpful is polyester, as it dries faster and doesn't soak in sweat

[@bruh-hr1mt]

@@tsunamiminsk You dont sound like u tried it😂 In high humidity and temperature high polyester percentage shirts will literally give you rash burn and horrible body odor

[@StoreByThebox]

I love UNIQLO Tees, tried to purchase some but shipping cost to west Africa is ridiculous

[@ax1338]

Hopefully that improves with time

[@kurticusmaximus]

I figured diminishing returns would apply here like almost every other product. A $1000 bike usually is 90% as good as $5000 bike.

[@mikedennington8856]

I buy used from charity shops and have found some very high quality clothes at a low price, recycling is good as well.

[@muhammadradhivan8436]

Are More Expensive Clothes Actually Better Quality? No. Actual cases, 9 of 10, No!

[@mistgun]

the best quality clothes are tailored ones they are made to fit you and with natural materials that are durable over time

[@xpaperxcutx4588]

Good quality doesn’t always mean expensive. There are some medium luxury brands that do make good quality clothing without the high price tag. The point is to become a more informed and conscious shopper as opposed to buying something because it’s in trend or hip at the moment.

[@puneetski]

yes - becoming more informed / aware about cloth, and clothing is the best answer.

[@haim9111]

I lol’d at the part he talked about clothes having a nice silhouette and then putting on a goofy oversized coat on

[@Infametheus]

The overcoat? They're supposed to look like that.

[@unluberkay]

Oh also polyester is usually used to increase durability, and some post processes can only be applied to petroleum based filaments such as sublimation printing, pleating, crushing etc. And the main issue regarding g material durability is the weight of the material (g/m2). In order to lower the cost companies use lighter fabrics which are easier to puncture.

[@BrendleBear]

I appreciate this video and the points you highlighted. Someone who has bought a lot of inexpensive because I have a wide interest in styles, I’m finally settling down to higher quality items and buying with intention for long term.

[@kaunas888]

Yes, the famous name brands at very high prices tend to mostly be selling the logo and only a bit of the inflated price goes to quality. In the end their customers generally do not care much about declining quality because the name is what matter to them most.

[@HolloVVpoint]

Depends on wether your paying for the material or the brand. If it’s for the material then yes if it’s for the brand then 90% of the time no. Although there are occasions where bigger more brands do provide better quality at a higher price, even if it is still overpriced for what it is.