What a set actually costs over a year

Short answer: Cost per wear decides what something really costs. A more expensive piece that lasts three years is cheaper than a cheap one that lasts one.

Cost per wear

Divide the price by the number of times the piece is worn. A pair of socks worn weekly for three years costs very little per wear. See all bamboo socks for men.

What decides the life

Quality sets the ceiling, but the washing decides how close you get to it. See washing and care.

More pieces last longer

If you have ten pairs rather than five, each pair is washed half as often and therefore lasts longer. See bamboo underwear for men.

Where it does not apply

For seasonal items you wear a few times, cost per wear is not what counts. See Christmas gift ideas.

Basics first

It is the pieces you wear the most hours that give back the most. See bamboo underwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

What is cost per wear?

The price divided by the number of times the piece is worn. It shows what something really costs.

Is more expensive clothing cheaper in the long run?

Often, if it lasts longer. The washing does decide how much of the quality you get out of it though.

Do more pieces last longer?

Yes. Each piece is washed fewer times, and it is the washing that wears.