I'm just trying to buy a hoodie

https://feddit.uk/post/18333669

I'm just trying to buy a hoodie - Feddit UK

Aka “larger sample size provides different results”

That’s not really the case, everything is lower quality now on average.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=jCwbU41Icfw

It's Not Just Shein: Why Are ALL Your Clothes Worse Now?

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It makes me want to make more of my own stuff. Sewing isn’t terribly hard for basic patterns and machines are relatively cheap
Absolutely, be the change you want to see in this world. Your clothes will last longer as well. Better quality fabric by the bolt and also you’ll know how to tailor them if your body shape changes.