Yes he did, he was a business man more so than a scientist and inventor. Nikola Tesla worked for him, sent unpaid. Edison claimed that Tesla "didn't understand American humor".

I'm sure this is true for most of their clothing but my medium weight long johns are tearing and my blue Sherpa hoodie is ripping at the wrist cuff. Simple fixes, I think pstt of BIFL is knowing how to sew and being able to look at these small issues as easily reparable, rather than a death sentence. That being said I've had them both for 1 year and they only are used in winter .