PucksFool wrote, "I wonder how many pieces of clothing made today will be around in half a decade let alone half a century."

I wonder how many people bother to take care of their clothes to prolong their life. For example, turning a garment inside out before washing it will prolong its life because the agitation of the washing abrades the outside surface. This is particularly harmful to fabrics with long fibers that can be detached or entangle and pill, like fleece.

My closets are stuffed because I do take care of my clothes. I wash with cool water and dry with low heat. If a garment has a stress point I will reinforce the spot with strong polyester-cotton thread. I sometimes sew in an extra piece of fabric for reinforcement. (Yes, I do have a sewing machine.)

Wendy