Hoping to get some good tips on this post. I am also tiered of new clothes not lasting. Recently had to replace a set of socks I bough In 2012, got the same model in the same brand, after the first wash the fabric look worst than my 10 years old socks. I have a cardigan I use every year during winter, bought in 1999, the material is still flawless. I am almost giving up on buying new clothes... Gonna try Patagonia brand.