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Pilling, Fading, and Wear: What to Expect From Different Fabrics Over Time
Some fabrics fuzz and fade within a season, while others hold their surface for years. What fiber, weave, and care habits mean for wear.

Some fabrics fuzz and fade within a season, while others hold their surface for years. What fiber, weave, and care habits mean for wear.

A quick look inside a garment reveals more than any price tag. Here is how to check seams, stitching, and construction before you spend.

Quality seams are easy to judge once you know what to look for. Turn the garment inside out and read the stitch line, the finish, and the placement — in that order.