Me too. I stumble out of the blocks…or wrong vagina, depending on how you look at it.

Your premise that people wash more than they used to. If we are talking 100 years, sure, but the diminished lifespan of most clothing has happened over the last 20-30 years, and ease of washing is likely not the culprit in that.

No offense, but I doubt this. The material and stitching of some shirts I have from the 90s is just vastly more durable than anything you can buy today. I have some Nutmeg Mills and Galt Sand shirts and sweatshirts. That stuff is bomb proof.

To me, it is a price per use assessment. I have a hoodie that is about 20. Except for a few years spent in the tropics, I have worn that thing a ton every year.

I have another hoodie that is slightly older but has nowhere near the number of wears in it. It is closer to getting repurposed. Do when I SM looking for quality for my next purchase, I am looking at the characteristics of the former over the latter.

It is not, but planned obsolescence is a thing. I had an $8 toaster last me about 20 years, because I got it in the 90s. Begrudgingly got rid of it after wedding registry and have not had one last more than 5 years since, even at 5x the price of that beautiful bitch.

Do they have different lines or things to watch out for? Like if I go to my local farm supply place, are those better or worse than other places?

Bean boots. Darn Tough socks. Patagonia and Outdoor Research for most other things.