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temp225566 t1_iuo5gl1 wrote

It’s like this with all brands. They have figured out how to make stuff cheaper…using shorter threads, lower quality material, etc

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nooneneededtoknow t1_iuogpdq wrote

They call that "value engineering". I unfortunately work with a lot of companies on these types of products. Crazy to see the lengths and overhead invested to try and save pennies. My line of work, unfortunately is more trendy so companies look at pay little for inferior products that won't last and need to be swapped out in 5-7years. They are OK with this because it allows them to redecorate/remerchandise and keep up with the "trends". I find it complete idiocy we have developed a society that wants new shiny POS rather than life long good products. The majority of the materials we use are not recyclable.

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Bcruz75 t1_iuokqsn wrote

Interesting. You sound like you know what you're talking about.

Anything the consumer should look for that would indicate a significant loss of quality?

I was surprised to see quality go down with what I would consider BIFL brands like Eddie Bauer and Filson.

Any brands you can share that are holding their quality? Any that you can share that have lowered their quality? There are plenty of lists on this sub, but I'm very interested in your observations.

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latefortheskyagain t1_iupl7uf wrote

I’m a big fan of Patagonia

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latefortheskyagain t1_iupvzmx wrote

I’ve purchased everything from socks to Black Hole luggage to Tres down coats to fanny packs and backpacks, long sleeved sun shirts, ski pants and base layers and on and on. The only product that I’ve had a problem with was a ultra-light down sweater that had stitching coming out, which I returned and was given a brand new one. I have to be honest though, some of their designs can be trendy and are only offered a season or two. I don’t like how they will change the cut on a product line between seasons; I have two Better Sweaters from different years and the newest one is cut for a much thinner person and that irked me. I guess every brand isn’t perfect all the time but Patagonia’s stuff typically wears like iron.
Back to your question - everything I’ve bought in the last 15 years I’m still wearing and using. I have such a stash that anymore I only buy a couple new items a year. I’ve not noticed a quality difference.

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g-e-o-f-f t1_iur3kk0 wrote

I'm a Patagonia fan. I own a lot. Love their products but their sizing sucks. Buy a button down shirt in XL and it fits like a tent. Buy a down sweater in XL and it won't zip. Get a fleece for under my ski jacket and it fits ok in the body, but the sleeves are super tight. Zero consistency, even for the same product in different years.

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chumbawumba_bruh t1_iurhphe wrote

I mean, part of the issue here is that people do all of their shopping online vs in store. I feel like sizing issues have always been pretty common but it used to be that you’d try it on in store and figure it out before it became a hassle.

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eayaz t1_iuravrf wrote

I like the one brand with the whale. The preppy one. My wife buys them for me and they’re all just different from every other brand.

Different as in, they feel incredible to wear, they move with my body better, they fit great, they’re lightweight, they look great..

But then again - the only stuff i buy for myself is from Costco.

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KarmaticEvolution t1_iuppmgq wrote

Do you notice any discerning difference in their recent products or still up to their par?

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d-pdx t1_iurjcu8 wrote

I have a pair of grey Patagonia shorts that faded worse than OP’s Dickies after 3-6 mo. Returned them for a new pair and same thing happened. Returned once more and talked w person at checkout to figure out issue and they swore they’d never seen their products do that. Otherwise been happy w Patagonia, but the third pair of shorts faded the same and I just gave up on those.

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mcCola5 t1_iupbnpj wrote

Kuhl. Kuhl is king.

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TyreesesCup t1_iuprg8c wrote

I got a Kuhl coat and loved it at first, zipper broke after one winter(just last year). Not a huge fan due to that but the quality otherwise is decent

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mcCola5 t1_iur8amv wrote

That stinks! I have never had issues with any of my Kuhl products, but to be fair they are all 10 years old. So I'm not sure maybe something has changed, just like butterfingers... used to be great, now it tastes like flattened Styrofoam and corn syrup.

As a side note they do have a warranty program as well and would almost certainly repair or replace the zipper/coat.

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Funny-Tradition-2906 t1_iupuari wrote

Meh. Wore their pants for work. They break down as quick as some of the cheaper stuff I wear, like Wrangler ATG, which are half the price

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Bcruz75 t1_iur41g7 wrote

Yeah well, I have a pair of their convertable pants that I loved, but they shrunk around the waist making them worthless to me. They just shrunk in the waist after I stopped mtn biking all the time. Seriously, those pants are flawed. I mean there's no other way the pants could have shrunk, unless, well, maybe they didn't shrink, then that would mean......ooooooooohhhh.

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kobemustard t1_iupia89 wrote

I had this issue with Icebreaker sweaters, my first one i bought 10 years ago is in perfect condition but the few i've bought since have all fallen apart

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tallulahQ t1_iupon8y wrote

Yeah the quality of their stuff has really dropped. I can’t even wear their merino-nylon blends anymore, they behave barely better than cotton (even at 84% merino)

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crowislanddive t1_iuq8i3u wrote

Ibex is back in the wool market. I’ll be interested to see how it stacks up.

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2048kb t1_iuqfyo8 wrote

I bought a few Icebreaker products a few years back thinking they would be awesome. Was really disappointed and they have all left my wardrobe. Would never buy again.

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Affectionate_Bus_884 t1_iuq5uzi wrote

Spent much time in Asia? Where everything is shiny and bright and still manages to look like a knock off built by aliens who are mimicking human construction.

Same impression I got from vegas. Everything looks like it’s nothing but a styrofoam facade covering up total shit. Disneyland is more real.

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Incorect_Speling t1_iuqiv2c wrote

I think the problem isn't with value engineering directly. Nothing wrong with optimizing a process/materials to reduce the cost while keeping same requirements.

The problem is that durability used to be a strong requirement, but isn't anymore due to a neverending search for profit growth. So you have short-sighted things like that, slowly destroying good brands quality.

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spottiesvirus t1_iuqwba7 wrote

I think consumers are part of the problem. The great pressure on prices to the detriment of durability is really helped by the fashion will of the people.

Just look how often they will prefer to buy a bunch of cheap stuff on SheIn every year instead of less durable clothes because that way they can have more variety and swap outfit more often

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Incorect_Speling t1_iur0m99 wrote

I think the issue is from both sides, offer and demand. Definitely the consumer has a responsibility too.

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KnotsAndJewels t1_iuqlrkm wrote

It's sadly a better business model today to sell low durability stuff, as you can sell the same thing to the same customer every year or two. If your stuff is indestructible you'll make way less money.

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Incorect_Speling t1_iuqokz5 wrote

You just explained why capitalism is a problem when there's nothing keeping it in check.

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Redeyes1985 t1_iuqhzws wrote

Not the society... The company owners...

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ILikeBumblebees t1_iurkj5u wrote

No, the companies are just adapting to market conditions. They make money by selling cheap, trendy products because more people are choosing cheap, trendy products over more durable ones.

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temp225566 t1_iuossw4 wrote

Not everyone is like this. Busy parents aren’t like this. The only type of people who are like this are teenagers & single people

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VelkaFrey t1_iup1dnp wrote

I'm always surprised by how many parents in my circles purchase fancy clothes for their toddlers. And always have something new to wear for themselves.

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pilondav t1_iurn09p wrote

Would you care to back that claim up with research citations?

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temp225566 t1_ius2h5b wrote

It depends on the person but, when people are busy, sometimes they are more stressed & eat more. They care less about how they look…

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sunflowerssunflowers t1_iup8fye wrote

It’s true. In the 90’s/00’s as a kid I had great quality long lasting clothes. Now I’m lucky if a $200 sweater looks good for more than 6 months

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cheek_splitter t1_iuq4kh7 wrote

Can we talk for a minute about how perfect Old Navy jeans were in the 90s? I think I still have a pair floating around.

I'll never forgive them for moving onto the skinny jean fad in the 00s.

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sunflowerssunflowers t1_iuqqb14 wrote

90’s and earlier jeans really are amazing! I need to start vintage shopping again.

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Spready_Unsettling t1_iurevbb wrote

I bought a pair of modern Levi's a few years back, because I wanted a good pair of jeans that would actually last. They were shredded to bits in just two years. I got two pairs of hand me down Levi's from my parents (bought in the 80s/90s) and they both lasted several times longer despite already being used for years beforehand.

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HinamizawaVictim t1_iurqs7t wrote

Do you work in a job that requires daily labour? I otherwise can't imagine how they'd become unwearable after two years, even if it's a pair of mall Levi's.

Their Made & Crafted line tends to maintain a high(er) standard of quality, but you'd have to go to independent boutiques or flagship Levi's stores to find them and prices are in line with other higher end/quality makers more well known amongst denimheads. They rarely discount them as well, IIRC.

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0b_101010 t1_iur8b99 wrote

Time for the EU to start madating a 1-year warranty for all clothing items costing over $25 and more over $100, or something much like that.

Fast fashion is unethical, unsustainable and also bad for the consumers. Fuck this shit!

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wellriddleme-this t1_iuotavb wrote

I’ve always disliked Dickie’s. It just seems to fall apart.

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99available t1_iupjmab wrote

It was bottom of the value line workwear. When Walmart got them, the quality really went down.

I remember the days when JCPenney sold high quality workwear at a price a worker could afford.

We don't even have a nation BITL anymore.

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DGPeeks t1_iunwjzh wrote

Dickie’s has completely gone to shit. Shirts that feel like sand paper, collars that fray in less than a month.

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OutlanderMom t1_iuoen6l wrote

For years I bought the black, crew length socks in XL for my son (shoe size 15). The last two packs I bought were marked XL, but he couldn’t get them on. I was so disappointed in Dickie’s!

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__g_e_o_r_g_e__ t1_iuodvba wrote

Dickies is the only choice in the purchase catalogue for our work wear. It's utter crap, trousers fall apart, pockets fall off, zips jam and break. Work boots are like cardboard, extremely uncomfortable and come with string instead of actual laces.

This is in the UK, I guess they were bought out and the brand just used to sell rubbish, they used to be a decent brand and quality 20 or so years ago.

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earthlings_all t1_iur1p97 wrote

What a waste of money! Can you petition your work to change brands?

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SplitOk7780 t1_iuop30r wrote

The store you buy it at has I huge affect on the quality. Never buy Dickies, Carhart etc at a Walmart for instance. They are completely different than the stuff you find at an Army Surplus type of store.

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dapala1 t1_iuox50s wrote

Levis is the same. I have two pairs of 501s. They are completely different in quality. I don't remember where I got them, I wanted their color from different places. One pair is lighter, the pockets and button holes got stretched out. The other pair look and feel new.

They are for sure two different pairs of jeans, but have the same tags.

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ben010783 t1_iuphqlr wrote

Even the size of Levis differs depending on where you buy it.

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TyreesesCup t1_iupsrsq wrote

Black labels I believe are the cheapest of them. I've religiously worn Levi's for the last 12 years or so. Orange labels are usually the better quality, I generally buy secondhand so never know where they come from. They get the denim from different countries which varies the quality, and always printed on the inside tags. Been meaning to check my favorite ones for the region so I can get constant pairs but I forget. I install tile though so I go through jeans quickly (hence the second hand 10-20$ pairs). Recently though I bought a couple pairs(always same size and fit) but they're significantly different in fit. Can't even button them up

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Cleanclock t1_iupnte2 wrote

Really? So Walmart’s selling knockoff dickies?

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Mamapalooza t1_iupr491 wrote

Not knockoffs. It's the same idea as outlet malls. They used to buy out of season and overstock items and sell them at a discount. But then the companies decided they could monetize even the discount market and began producing lower quality goods with their branding. It's like the direct-to-VHS version of retail.

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BBBBKKKK t1_iupuxr4 wrote

This is so interesting. I always wondered why/how Sears could sell 501s for $40 (some years ago) but other stores with higher end stuff sold them for much much more.

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Mamapalooza t1_iuqsctw wrote

Yep. It's all nonsense.

I was touring a factory once and they were manufacturing some at-the-time name brand pants (Bill Blass?). They were coming off the machines. Then a buzzer sounded, the machines stopped for a few minutes. When they started back up, same pants, Wranglers labels.

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TerryPies t1_iurrtwg wrote

Exactly the same as the Black Friday bullshit. People think they're getting great deals, but they're getting cheaper made products with cheap internals. It's all an illusion, but it works because we're consumers first and foremost. I don't participate, but I'm as much a part of the problem because I still give shitheads like Wal-Mart my money for other things.

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disapprovingfox t1_iupva50 wrote

It will be a line of the name brand made especially for Walmart. At one time Outlet shops for chains was to offload the stuff that didn't sell. Now those brands make an entire cheaper and lower quality version just to sell in their outlet shops.

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em-ah t1_iupwuzg wrote

this made me so sad. outlet malls selling out of season/stuff they didn’t sell sounds AMAZING. outlet malls selling shitty quality stuff the companies made specifically for them is horrible!!! just adding more garbage to the landfill, man… that’s so disheartening

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disapprovingfox t1_iupxzy1 wrote

Early outlet stores were amazing. I miss them too.

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iamshifter t1_iuqsp8r wrote

Now it’s all “factory stores” instead of outlets.

Outlet = some items are factory rejects, most items are actually just from a year or two old design, and they have made changes to the newest design.

Factory Store: we sell our own stuff directly to you. Cut out the middle man, pay us!

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breachofcontract t1_iupz0bb wrote

They buy in large enough quantities they ask the brand and manufacturer to make them a specific way to hit a price point in their stores that they sell them for. They’re never the exact same model or anything that would buy directly from the brand or something. The items are often one digit off and tough to find on the tag.

Same goes for Black Friday stuff. They order shit specifically made to be sold on Black Friday and no other day. It’s fair shittier bc it has to be sold so cheaply at their stores. Electronics are a great example.

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Cleanclock t1_iurn6ms wrote

This is shocking to me that it’s not illegal. It’s been the issue I’ve had with Amazon prime for the last few years but I didn’t realize all retailers are doing this too. You think you’re buying quality name brand, but shoddy, low quality merchandise arrives instead.

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breachofcontract t1_iuujohf wrote

But directly from the manufacturer to avoid it. Also, if you’re an American, I ask when has this country protected consumers over corporations in the past two decades? C’mon.

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lynivvinyl t1_iure6w3 wrote

I freaking wish we still had a Army/Navy surplus store near me.

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OhioJeeper t1_iurnjgu wrote

As long as it's truly the same product this is one of the most often repeated but unsubstantiated claims I've seen here.

Certain brands will make different products at different price points and sell them at different stores (TVs are a prime example of this), but a traditional Carhartt jacket is going to be the same regardless of where it's bought.

Walmart also doesn't sell Carhartt in their stores to my knowledge. Walmart.com maybe, but that's more third parties using their website to sell than Walmart themselves.

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SplitOk7780 t1_ius0aee wrote

And if you buy it from walmart.com it will be different. And be a "traditional Carhartt" because they are still made by Carhartt. Don't believe me, I don't care. But if you get the lesser one sometime you will see it is different thats all.

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ChiefDrowningBear t1_iur6nqz wrote

I love the Walmart Dickies. Half the price, they last just long (about 3 months), and they aren't stretch material like the real ones seem to be.

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SplitOk7780 t1_iurmn7u wrote

I do not agree that they are just as good. There is a reason they are half the price!

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ChiefDrowningBear t1_iurqg7y wrote

I have both, they both ripped in the seat after about 3 months. Are they really twice as good for twice the price if they fail at the same rate?

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SplitOk7780 t1_iurzguo wrote

That sounds more like something you are doing than either one of the items. Like, how you get out of your vehicle or some such.

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ratusnorvegicus t1_iuoqp9n wrote

They got bought out a few years ago by VF corporation. They own Vans, Lee and a bunch of other stuff.

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I_H8_Celery t1_iuptnfo wrote

VF also makes the uniforms for the National Park Service and they are abysmal.

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studavis t1_ius1o82 wrote

VF also own North Face and Napapijiri - whilst NF has declined slightly they are still very well made clothes and the Nap stuff has always been great quality for a reasonable cost for me.

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I_H8_Celery t1_iusdneq wrote

I’ve noticed they offer significantly less technical gear when compared to a few years ago.

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eveon24 t1_iuwvm9a wrote

Lee and Wrangler actually split from VF a few years ago, a close family member works there, the new company is called Kontoor brands. I'm actually kind of happy with this, since Lee and Wrangler are legacy brands, not fashion/trend brands.

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tractorock8 t1_iunoqip wrote

My husband is an appliance repair tech and he stupidly bought Dickies to work in. They had holes in the knees after two months. Now he swears by Tru Work. Two years without holes.

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TheDankScrub t1_iunye3x wrote

Thanks, I’ve been looking for one of those mechanic jumpsuits

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Z-W-A-N-D t1_iuqup4k wrote

I've also had great experiences with engelbert strauss work clothes!

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denisturtle t1_iuohnri wrote

I used to get dickies for work because their women's cargo pants were reasonably priced and actually have pockets. I usually got a couple years out of them before I tore or stained them too badly. The last couple of pairs I bought had a different fit (slightly smaller for the size though I purchased the same as always) and a bunch of the zipper teeth fell off the first time I washed them.

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cousinstrange t1_iunoq95 wrote

Yeah, especially in regards to the stitching.

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Tentacle_Ape t1_iunql1q wrote

I bought some of their jeans last year and they are starting to get holes in the crotch area, but that could also just be me being too fat.

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jack_porter t1_iup8zkx wrote

I too suffer from crotch holes and realizing I’m fat now

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dcheesi t1_iuo0nrd wrote

I'm not surprised; IME, "everyday" is code for "lesser quality"

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Balanced-Ewiiaapaayp t1_iuovbiu wrote

Been wearing dickies for about 20 years, and yeah they are not the same sadly. But my Bens have held up very well, but their double the cost!

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BiscuitCat1 t1_iup9wbu wrote

Try LL Bean. I get my husbands shorts there and they are wonderful quality.

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juicysweatsuitz t1_iuommtf wrote

I bought some green cargo pants recently and after a few washes the color was weird. The material has held up ok but I have these weird patches that aren’t green anymore. Pretty disappointed. If I can make a recommendation though I’d point you in the direction of Ben Davis. Ben Davis has always been good to me.

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fonironi t1_iup8q9g wrote

I’ve been buying some 40 Grit (Duluth Trading discount brand) pants and shorts recently and they’ve been holding up pretty well. Similar to dickies but they come softer and have a bit of stretch, and I like the pockets better. I’ve only had them for a few months but I’m liking them. Has anyone else had these? How have they held up for you?

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RedundantMaleMan t1_iur11cy wrote

I've had the 40 Grit cargos coming up on 2 years now and they've held up well. Still very comfortable.

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zanybrainy t1_iupbu1t wrote

I absolutely hate the velcro on Dickey's shorts. It is a pain to get anything into the back pocket with the velcro flap.

That engineer which came up with the idea ought to be drawn and quartered.

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spenserbot t1_iupta37 wrote

Switched to Dickies from Carahart. My experience is they're cheaper and they hold up longer. I don't expect any pants to be BFL working in a brewery, but if i can get 2 pairs a year for $40 each that is a win in my book. 3 years noticed no difference, buying on amazon.

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DevinH83 t1_iupebhb wrote

If a company hasn’t raised prices they’ve decreased quality in most cases.

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Norm4x t1_iupru86 wrote

Purchased by a larger company in 2017.

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generic-affliction t1_iuork8y wrote

Those are “working peoples” clothes. Intended to keep you poor and working.

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james_otter t1_iuos75u wrote

Adjusting quality to lower life expectancies

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Digital_Beagle t1_iuokvvs wrote

Um not sure which one I'm wearing now, it's the utility shorts 5 pocket.. Anyways, been wearing the same style for years and I haven't noticed a quality difference at all. Love Dickies shorts.

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omw_to_valhalla t1_iuotun1 wrote

I get Dickies work shirts issued to me. They're garbage. They all start falling apart after 5-10 washes.

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Pd0xG t1_iup224a wrote

Which brands would ya'll suggest for clothing? I haven't updated my clothes in over ten years and they are starting to get a bit hole-y.

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DogeTrainer2 t1_iup6wwp wrote

I’ve been buying Iron Clothing brand shorts from Sams club and Weatherproof pants at Costco for next to nothing. I rotate out 3 pair of each and I get about 4 years out of them. For the price I’m fine buying new after that amount of time. I use the old ones as either around the house work pants or turn them into shop rags for at home oil changes and stuff. Plus my clothes always look newer than everyone else in my shop and in my business (aviation Mx) professional appearance does matter to an extent when dealing with a customer who owns a $2m-16m aircraft.

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DogeTrainer2 t1_iup72cl wrote

I use SportTek brand polos and Duluth Trading t’s that I have monogrammed for shirts. No one makes a T shirt as durable as Duluth. They’re the best hands down.

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RedundantMaleMan t1_iur0p1g wrote

Second Duluth. I wear their 40 Grit cargo khakis for work and they're nice and durable but don't seem stiff. The dang soft boxers are nice too.

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Crash110984 t1_iup6671 wrote

I’ve went to a few different Walmarts in my area to buy Dickies shirts and pants and they have all been replaced by Wrangler. I liked dickies shirts because they have XL tall for $10, and I go through them pretty quick at work.

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lastdazeofgravity t1_iur9d79 wrote

The Wrangler shirts are garbage and all shrunk, faded, and frayed after several washes

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Jurnigan t1_iupisnr wrote

Yeah I had a pair of black twill pants from them purchased in 2017, wore consistently for years, never discolored, ripped the crotch this year. Bought a new pair, wore a few times for light work, immediately discolored from sweat alone. Not sure what happened but the twill pants specifically have gotten way worse. Pocket Ts are still solid though.

Seconding what was said about being store dependent too. Got significantly worse quality from Wal-Mart for their carpenter jeans recently, had to return and buy direct from their website again.

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swoopyinc t1_iupnqu8 wrote

Ive found dickies and carhart mediocre lately.

I bought some Hawke workwear shorts and work pants and absolutely love them. Tough duck is pretty decent too.

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gleditsiaskyline t1_iuopxm6 wrote

I have purchased some items from them recently. I have ripped 2 pants and 2 shorts and they lasted less than a year.

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beep-boop-beep_bop t1_iuowh4v wrote

Yes! I’ve just recently noticed this too with Dickie’s products

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wistfulwastrel t1_iupuebd wrote

Even Black Diamond clothes are terrible now. Everything good goes away. I only buy on sale/close out or used now. Race to the bottom in America.

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Duke_Stain96 t1_iuqsd0t wrote

Ive always wondered who prefers the slash pockets over tradition jean style 5 pocket layout with the more round shapes pocket. Personally i have no use for a slash pocket.

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hammy4785 t1_iuqvoce wrote

almost like those shareholders wanted about 80 percent of that quality as cash...

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imakesawdust t1_iur8gpp wrote

I see the same behavior from Lee cargo shorts. I have some that I bought from Kohls 5-6 years ago that are in better shape than the pairs that I bought direct from Lee's factory store during Covid.

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KT0QNE t1_iuovqpn wrote

Got a pair that got faded in a few months. I've started just buying inexpensive pants off Amazon. I also have a few pairs of work pants that are from Costco. They are a canvas material. Very durable.

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cheeseroller45 t1_iup3tgu wrote

If y’all are looking for good cargo shorts, I’d recommend lee’s dungarees on Amazon. They fit true to size and are super comfy. I own five pair and I wear them every day

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HandsOffMyDitka t1_iupeuz2 wrote

I've been getting Carhartt stuff for work for years, shorts, t shirts. Don't like how their jeans fit though, but could have just been the pair I picked up. For shirts it's the force ones. They last me a long time in construction.

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FireflyAdvocate t1_iupwv9f wrote

I got three pairs of their black work pants in December 2021. Last July I realized that one pair had split along the pocket in the back. I wear the pants in a rotation every week and wash them twice a week but a pair I had back in the early 2000 wore so well I gave them to my cousin who got a fast food job when I moved into an office position.

I had to call and request to use the 2 year warranty.

Then the same thing happens to a second pair. Now I’m afraid to wear the third pair for fear I’ll have a much larger blow out of some kind at work since my current job is pretty physically demanding.

I’m really sad about Dickie’s lack of quality recently. I really depended on them before but my recent purchases don’t measure up.

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snrten t1_iupxupy wrote

Yes. Bought a pair of carpenter pants and they lasted maybe 4 months of 3 day a week use before the crotch wore out. Bought a larger pair and the same thing happened. They're garbage. Ive had much better luck with Wrangler ATGs (the canvas ones, not the thin stretchy ones)

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Feta__Cheese t1_iupxzhd wrote

I bought dickies gloves for work. They came apart at the seems on the index and thumb. Never again.

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eggpls t1_iupzsym wrote

Bought my husband a pair of dickies work shorts 2 years ago. Not a year later, the crotch started to rub off so bad due to chafing a hole was created. The material felt so thin after further observing the remainder of the fabric - was very disappointed as they used to be good :(

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C00ter1991 t1_iupzwnk wrote

I never had a problem with their shorts, but never had a pair of their pants that held up

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WasabiAdvanced5262 t1_iuq0fuc wrote

I hate to be that guy but dickies has gone downhill. Especially depends where you buy it from.

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chileanreader t1_iuq16j6 wrote

My advice: never buy clothes in blue or black. Except some t-shirt or pullover. Pants always get decolored.

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yy98755 t1_iuq75er wrote

Check the tags inside, is both material composition and country of manufacture the same?

(Could be a manufacturing issue) so contact the supplier/place of purchase and DICKIES direct.

Example below;

”65%cotton, 30%nylon, 5%spandex made in Turkey” Vs.

”85%cotton, 15%nylon made in xxxx”

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SherlockOhmsUK t1_iuqg6ng wrote

Been buying 874s for the last 15 odd years as casual wear - last batch I bought in 2019 have already died (belt closure fell out) but pairs from 2015 are still going …

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Redeyes1985 t1_iuqib7c wrote

Same here. These are worn through at top of the stiching of back pockets in one summer in casual time. I have an old one that faded but is in great shape for it's years... This new shorts are cheaply made.

At least the new flanell shirt looks sturdy after longer use 😬

When i can name another brand which lost completly it's quality i call Alpha Industries... Every brand is better now...

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fortcpt t1_iuqlf6r wrote

Used to last for years and now just carrying my cell phone my pocket ruins them within a month.

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Letskeepthepeace t1_iuqngbi wrote

Unfortunately Carhartt has gone down the drain too

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blur494 t1_iuqtojt wrote

Yeah their pants used to last me years. I had 2 pairs bought on the same week rip in the knees and crotch in the same week 6 months after I bought them. A pair I bought in 2008 is still holding up almost like new.

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NonSentientHuman t1_iuqw5fk wrote

Dickies used to be my jam. I got a pair of shorts I've had literally for decades, 41, got them when I was a teenager, they're damn near indestructible.

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Ok_Message_2524 t1_iur0p5o wrote

It's the same case for Shorts from "Brandit" (german brand). I used to wash them with textile paint from simplicol (black). After that they don't lose their colour.

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earthlings_all t1_iur1k35 wrote

I have this issue with clothing (and other items) I purchase from Kohl’s. I never buy from them now. I have Walmart clothing that has lasted longer!

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mcdto t1_iur3h97 wrote

Like is everything in the world, they’ve probably killed their quality for less expense

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moonsovermyhami t1_iur63un wrote

i have a so brand (kohls) hoodie that has be at least 10 years old thats in awesome shape for wearing it pretty consistently over the years. a couple years ago i went to kohls to see if i could find the one in a different color and i could immediately tell the quality difference in the two. the one from 10 years ago is made with a thicker stronger material compared to the thin easily tearable material from the new one. companies just don’t make the same quality products that they used to.

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kristencatparty t1_iur8bl6 wrote

I ordered a pair of their womens cargo pants assuming they would be the same durable fabric but cut better for my body shape and they were made with light weight stretchy fabric instead!!

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yz250jeff t1_iur94bu wrote

Sad really. I still have a dickies shirt i got in 2009. It’s a little rough but still blows me away that its lasted as long as it has. I doubt one of their new shirts could be put through the ringer like that one has.

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TheCatsMeowwth t1_iuraujw wrote

This is why I buy all my jeans second hand now :( but sadly they are all starting to get replaced by the new cheaper stuff

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drewdbell t1_iurcvx9 wrote

The 1620 work wear shorts are all I buy now. USA made lifetime warranty. They are very comfortable. If anything breaks they fix or replace.

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RageFurnace404 t1_iurgng6 wrote

Dickies hasn't been BIFL for over a decade. Even their expensive stuff comes shipped with frayed stitching, missing buttons, loose joinery, etc.

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GeoffreyBSmall t1_iurhx5j wrote

It’s made cheaper on purpose so you have to buy a new pair every year. A subscription service just like everything else.

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GodlikeCat t1_iuri0hk wrote

This shit happened to my dockers in a month...

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gtluke t1_iurigds wrote

Dickies with the clasp are the work pants and durable. Shorts too. Dickies with a button are total crap. There's a huge difference between their product lines.

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throwitold2 t1_iurjrsr wrote

Key Workwear might be an option

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saysthingsbackwards t1_iurry0r wrote

Same with Chuck Taylor's. In the 50s, you could actually ball with those shoes. Now they rip along the side quick af, or the glue comes undone on the sole.

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Mogwai_11 t1_iurs21w wrote

They used to manufacture in Texas. It is now made in China. Hence the drop in quality. Same with Arc’teryx and many other brands unfortunately.

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4tune8SonOfLiberty t1_iurseoi wrote

Same thing happened to American eagle jeans about 7 years ago.

I had a pair from 2008 that are still good to go, but in 2015 they went to an entirely “comfort flex” blend, and that shit doesn’t last a year of daily wear.

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mcatag t1_ius18gu wrote

They were bought by VF corporation in 2017. If your old pair is from before then there is a very good chance their product has changed under new ownership.

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goodwaytogetringworm t1_ius438r wrote

I switched to duluth, still a fantastic brand. BUT I only buy when it’s on sale which is every other week. Probably have 20+ items and non were purchased at full price.

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Jaded-Depths t1_ius7ucq wrote

I've been using dickies cargos for work. Mind you, my work isn't very hard on clothes. Only bending, crouching, walking, etc. I have to get a new pair every few months. The majority of the pant stays in decent condition, but various spots quickly wear through. I'm betting the quality of the fabric has been reduced, since the worn spots are always solid patches of fabric, not hems.

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ponyboy3 t1_ius9x0e wrote

Dickies is little more than a label. Been like this forever. 15+ years.

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MidDayGamer t1_iva88zr wrote

I can't wear any of the new dickies stuff.

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DijonNipples t1_iuq7r84 wrote

I think your first mistake was wearing cargo shorts. Maybe Dickies is doing you a favor?

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