Good quality or not? Discover how to recognize the details that make the difference in clothes
When shopping for clothes we all try to get a bargain. But sometimes, this approach can give us an unpleasant surprise. Or perhaps you are shopping in a store that you do not know for branded clothes that you are not familiar with and you are uncertain on how to proceed.
Often, we can immediately see the quality of a garment: the type of fabric, the cut and a thousand other details that can catch a shopper's eye. Other times, however, it is necessary to have a little experience, and to know what to look for to properly judge the workmanship of a garment. Here are some details worth checking out:
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The seams: it's not an inflexible rule, but usually high-end garments are made so that the seams are invisible. This not only means that they must be sewn perfectly, but also that the print on the fabric is properly contiguous. Doing this means more production time and a higher cost - but is also a sign of quality.
The fabric: by touch, we can easily determine if the fabric is natural or synthetic. But it can also help to rub two parts of the garment together to see if it produces fluff. If it does, it is certain that the garment will lose its appearance after just a few washes.
Smell: sometimes, some garments have an unpleasant odor, which smells like plastic. This could be due to the disinfectants used in warehouses, which also help prevent mold or other pests. The good news is that you only need to wash the garment a few times to get rid of this smell.
Zippers: zippers in high quality garments are almost always invisible, and are covered by two flaps of fabric. And even if they are visible, they are sewn in with precision and without any bunching or other asymmetries.
Dye: some fabric dyes, if of poor quality, will come off in the wash. Sometimes, you can tell if that's what awaits you by rubbing a white tissue on the garment: if it picks up color, the garment will run in the wash.
Seams along the garment are not symmetrical: in this regard and especially with trousers, you can see seams "turning" around the leg as they move down. This doesn't happen with quality garments, so it's a sign of a poor job. Visually, this flaw is not easy to detect on the hanger.
What details do you pay attention to when buying clothes?
