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Incorect_Speling t1_iuqiv2c wrote

Reply to comment by nooneneededtoknow in Anyone having issues with new dickies stuff? On the right is their old 834 shorts I've worn for years and on the left their new "everyday" shorts after barely two months of use! by SuperDidier

I think the problem isn't with value engineering directly. Nothing wrong with optimizing a process/materials to reduce the cost while keeping same requirements.

The problem is that durability used to be a strong requirement, but isn't anymore due to a neverending search for profit growth. So you have short-sighted things like that, slowly destroying good brands quality.

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spottiesvirus t1_iuqwba7 wrote

I think consumers are part of the problem. The great pressure on prices to the detriment of durability is really helped by the fashion will of the people.

Just look how often they will prefer to buy a bunch of cheap stuff on SheIn every year instead of less durable clothes because that way they can have more variety and swap outfit more often

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Incorect_Speling t1_iur0m99 wrote

I think the issue is from both sides, offer and demand. Definitely the consumer has a responsibility too.

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KnotsAndJewels t1_iuqlrkm wrote

It's sadly a better business model today to sell low durability stuff, as you can sell the same thing to the same customer every year or two. If your stuff is indestructible you'll make way less money.

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Incorect_Speling t1_iuqokz5 wrote

You just explained why capitalism is a problem when there's nothing keeping it in check.

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