'Worn out': Price not an indicator of how long clothes will last, new research finds

Stuart Stone
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Report challenges perception that higher prices mean higher quality, as consumers are urged to love and look after the clothes they already own

Consumers have been urged to extend the life of the clothes that are already in their wardrobes after a new report challenged the perception that paying higher prices for clothes means they will last longer....

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