What a cheap t-shirt actually costs over three years

Short answer: A t-shirt at five pounds that lasts twenty washes costs more per wear than one at twenty that lasts a hundred. Calculate cost per wear, not price.

Cost per wear is the right number

Five divided by twenty is twenty five pence. Twenty divided by a hundred is twenty. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Lifespan shows in the fabric

A denser knit and more even yarn survive more washes. You can feel it in the shop. See bamboo clothing for women.

Replacement costs time too

Four purchases instead of one means three extra trips or orders. See bamboo tops for women.

Cheap is not always more expensive

For items you rarely wear, the cheap option can be the right choice. See bamboo underwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate cost per wear?

Divide the price by the number of times you expect to wear the garment before replacing it.

Is expensive clothing always cheaper in the long run?

No. Only if it actually lasts longer and you wear it correspondingly more.

What decides lifespan most?

The quality of the yarn and the density of the knit, plus how you wash and dry.