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> Fast fashion clothing often falls apart after a single wash and at the latest after two Is that hyperbole? Or is it really that bad? I always thought fast fa
by Semaphor 5y ago
> Fast fashion clothing often falls apart after a single wash and at the latest after two
Is that hyperbole? Or is it really that bad? I always thought fast fashion meant stuff like those cheap Amazon brands (!Solid etc.) that only last around a year…
- bobthepanda 5y agoYour mileage may vary. Anecdotally, it seems like women’s fast fashion falls apart a lot faster than men’s apparel from the same brands. And some brands are a lot worse than others (e.g. Forever 21 is a lot worse than H&M)
- Semaphor 5y agoWorse than H&M? Wow.
- bobthepanda 5y agoAt least in the States, I can wear an H&M shirt fairly reasonably for a year or two without significant damage. I bought a F21 shirt exactly once and on the third wash there were numerous holes in it.
- alisonkisk 5y agoWomen's fashion also uses a small fraction of the fabric in men's fashion.
- qmmmur 5y agoA single item of clothing lasting a year is not a good outcome.
- Semaphor 5y agoYes, which is why I assumed that is what fast fashion meant.
- alisonkisk 5y agoIt depends on how many wearings and how much material is in it.