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Polyester fleece did not get popular because it was cheaper than wool, in fact it was quite a bit more expensive when introduced. It gained popularity because i
by snowwrestler 4y ago
Polyester fleece did not get popular because it was cheaper than wool, in fact it was quite a bit more expensive when introduced. It gained popularity because it was lighter, far more water-resistant, and did not shrink when washed.
- ramesh31 4y ago>in fact it was quite a bit more expensive when introduced. To the consumer, sure. That’s how Patagonia made their profits. But polyester is not, never has been, and never will be more expensive to produce than wool. The upcharge was a premium on what affluent consumers who wanted a better product could afford.
- snowwrestler 4y agoNope it was more expensive than wool. It’s not raw polyester; it was quite complicated to manufacture.