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> Different grades perform differently, making it tricky for consumers to live by hard-and-fast shopping rules like “no polyester.” I still prefer to avoid it
by jim-jim-jim 2y ago
> Different grades perform differently, making it tricky for consumers to live by hard-and-fast shopping rules like “no polyester.”
I still prefer to avoid it entirely, mostly for health reasons, but also because it's never felt good on me. These days I simply won't buy something unless it's made of cotton, wool, or silk, manufactured in US, Europe, or Japan.
Needless to say I don't buy many new clothes. Thanks to second hand sellers in Japan, I don't have to.
- aspenmayer 2y agoHow do you find secondhand sellers in Japan?
- jim-jim-jim 2y agoIn person ideally. I had a lot of good finds in Shimokitazawa, but any Hard Off or 2nd Street in a tier 2/3 city will have some remarkably quality material for reasonable prices. buyee.jp will let you shop online, but the shipping is nuts for single items. It's not as bad if you commit to buying dozens of articles within 30 days. I mostly search for classic brands that don't attract hypebeasts. Less competition and scams: Brioni, Zegna, Givenchy, Aquascutum, Pringle, etc.
- shiroiushi 2y agoThere's tons of secondhand clothing stores in Tokyo. There's also individuals selling online on Yahoo! Auctions and Mercari, and also in-person at the weekend flea markets around town.