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I have a cotton t-shirt from the 80's that has been in the washer probably over 100 times and still looks almost new. Meanwhile, recently bought t-shirts last

I have a cotton t-shirt from the 80's that has been in the washer probably over 100 times and still looks almost new. Meanwhile, recently bought t-shirts last about 10-20 cycles tops before they are worn out completely, regardless of the price paid. Of course there are still large quality differences, but you realy have to check the fabric, not the brandne or pricetag. My most recent good plain Ts came in a 3 pack for 10€, an are much higher quality than an A tier brand one that I had to buy in an emergency for 30€.

cafard 2y ago
Most of my tee shirts are washed most weeks--at a guess five out of six weeks. Now that I no longer hang them on hooks overnight, they really don't wear out. I have to think that the go at least 200 wash cycles. My wife will grumble if they start to look mangy, but the last one she pitched was an REI nylon tee shirt purchased in 2002 or so, and worn probably once a week in cool (running) weather.