IanH wrote:
Iām happy to spend $120 on a versatile pair of pants but $80 for a t-shirt, even if it is āseamlessā is where I apparently draw the line.
Same here. I don't mind dropping big cash on certain items...trisuits, 3L goretex shell, ski pants, raw denim, luggage. I go by the by once-cry once mentality when purchasing expensive things, I want them to last, not be made by slaves, and support artisans I want to succeed. With that in mind, dropping the cash doesn't hurt. I enjoy supporting manufacturing done outside of China by skilled artisans using highly technical fabrics and smart engineering. I consider the extra cost of quality materials and North American/European manufacturing worth the higher price tag. But when they stuff is only expensive because it has a certain brand label on it, it's just a scam for hypebeasts, so CEOs can line their pockets.
These shirts are 100% recycled polyester that is seamless. That's all good. But 80 bucks for a polyester t-shirt like made in Asia isn't something I'm interested in, unless it directly supported Lionel or Triathlon in some way.