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Cheap vs expensive fabrics. Here's what really changes and what's only marketing.

Feb 5, 2026 · 10.6K views

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DescriptionThis video breaks down the differences between high-quality and low-quality materials, focusing on polyamide vs. polyester. Understanding the nuances of fabric is essential for making smarter purchasing decisions in the textile industry. Learn how polyamide, often misunderstood, plays a crucial role in both luxury clotMore
This video breaks down the differences between high-quality and low-quality materials, focusing on polyamide vs. polyester. Understanding the nuances of fabric is essential for making smarter purchasing decisions in the textile industry. Learn how polyamide, often misunderstood, plays a crucial role in both luxury clothing and technical outerwear, contributing to quality clothing. This insight helps elevate your mens fashion by understanding the materials that truly matter for sustainable shopping. 🔥 High quality vs low quality materials. Part 3️⃣ Polyamide isn’t “cheap polyester” in luxury knitwear, 3–10% strengthens garments without ruining drape, while in technical outerwear it becomes high-performance nylon. 🐑 Then there’s true winter luxury: shearling with dense natural fleece and flexible leather 🦙 vicuña, one of the rarest fibers on earth impossibly soft, fragile, and reserved for the highest tier garments only, frequently sourced and used by Loro Piana

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