Hfftygdertg2 t1_jank455 wrote
Patagonia puts some (all?) of their items through a "killer wash" test, where they repeatedly wash it to check durability. Their website only talks about it for waterproof fabric, but I'm pretty sure they used to say they do it for other items as well. One of their goals is to make durable products, to reduce the environmental impact, and because it's part of their brand reputation. No one is going to keep paying a premium for their stuff if it falls apart in a year. With cheap alternatives, the priority is making it as cheap as possible.
bonesdds t1_janyc83 wrote
Patagonia also sources organic cotton so their merchandise is less damaging to the environment. Consumers should consider extrinsic costs as well as intrinsic ones when analyzing quality.
phowntabir t1_jaqb8fg wrote
Patagonia is awesome, they put the company in a trust to benefit the earth, the creator of the company spent a large chunk of money to buy land and make it a national park so it can never be destroyed, and they’ll send you materials + instructions to repair your clothes or repair them for you.
I recently burned a hole through my jacket and they offered to repair it for free (I didn’t have have to pay for shipping) even though it’s 100% my fault and not within the scope of any kind of warranty.
They’re just a level above the rest. It’s pricey but you get durable clothing and repairs along with it.
catsandraj t1_jar8mga wrote
They also have Worn Wear, where they take back used products and sell them at a discount. The fact that there are so many used items they can sell in good condition is evidence that their products hold up pretty well.
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