Lynn has written 1 review
Why I Buy Patagonia Clothing
Some peoples' idea of high priced clothing worth saving for consists of a fur or leather coat, or maybe a pair of Manolo Blahnick shoes. Mine is a new jacket, vest or pair of pants from Patagonia. Why? Their stuff is wonderfully designed and made and never wears out, even when you wish it would (I am still stuck with a turquoise jacket that I bought in the 80s that I wish a good deal less bright). My new every day winter black Patagonia jacket is over ten years old and still looks great. When last year my old Gore-Tex rain jacket from another manufacturer started to leak, I splurged on a new Patagonia rain jacket. It is beautiful, watertight and I am confident it will last at least a decade. I also love the photos and articles in the Patagonia catalogs, the fact that they contribute to environmental causes, the switch to organic cotton, recycled fleece, etc. All this appeals and makes me feel good about buying their products. But the primary basis of my support is the quality and longevity of their products. The fact that Patagonia's products are not throw-always - that you can expect them to last and look good for years and years (and that they will recycle them for you if and when they finally bite the dust) empowers me as a consumer to live a more sustainable life-style.
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