From rubbing fabric on your neck to checking stitch size, there are ways to test how well made clothes are before you try on
Photograph: tomazl/Getty ImagesPhotograph: tomazl/Getty ImagesI’m tempted to start this column by writing: a well-made garment can be elusive, but we all know it when we see it. Unfortunately, I think saying so is about as helpful as the advice, “you do you”.
Despite this, well-made garments do exist, if you know what you’re looking for. Here, in the first of a two-part series, experts explain how to tell if a garment has been made with care and skill before you take it into the fitting room.The owner of vintage consignment store Shop Bruce, Dan Neilsenbeck, says: “The best way to assess the quality of a garment’s construction is to look inside.”When you do this, the first thing you should be checking is if the hem and seams are thoroughly sewn down.
Fibres made from plant matter like cotton, linen or viscose rayon are breathable but won’t keep you as warm. They are easy to wash making them great to wear close to the body, but crease easily. Sanderson recommends rubbing the fabric against a part of your body that’s more sensitive than the palm of your hand, like the side of your neck or forearm, where the skin is more delicate.While it may have been true 20 years ago that a made in Italy tag indicated a superior level of craftsmanship and quality, that’s not necessarily the case now.
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