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Companies like Pendleton, Filson, and Ibex make or used to make high quality clothing from expensive natural materials right here in the USA. Once they started listening to the fancy MBA boys, they outsourced stuff to China and Sri Lanka and many consumers saw a drop off in quality. I think Filson learned their lesson and stuff is now made back in the USA entirely.
$400 or $500 jackets or $200 shirts have a limited market especially in our Walmart disposable society. Some still value quality and have the means. My 40 year old Mackinaw double cruiser got too big for me and I sold it for $225 on Fleebay. I have baggy Ibex merino wool jersey that is great for casual rides and I expect to have it till I die.
I just bought some more Ibex and will be sad to see them go.
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