suit was made in china

[Detective_Noir]

I have a suit made in China and ive had it for a year I don't wear it much but i wanted to know... For $500 on this suit how long will it last if I still take care of it and wear it once or twice in the month?

 

[ButteMT61]

6.5 years. If it were made in Korea, 4.8 years. Russia, 7.2. France, 12.235. Italy, 22.76. USA, oops - they don't do that here no more...

 

[Detective_Noir]

At least ill get some time out it for the worth it was I mean its a beautiful suit but such a let down to be made in China and not in our own country.... Thank you sir

 

[jlee562]

Maybe it's just me, but I took Butte's response as facetious.

I would offer that it's impossible to say. There are so many variables which could change the equation.

 

[Undertow]

...I would offer that it's impossible to say. There are so many variables which could change the equation.

Right.

First, what's the material? Is it a blend? What are the dominating fibers? If it's 100% wool, what's the weight? How often do you have it cleaned? When you wear it, are you in and out of a car all the time, or just milling around at a party? How does it fit you? Do the cuffs drag?

I have a 100% poly suit made in China that should have fallen apart years ago but is still kicking. I also have some 100% wool flannels that are to die for. It all just depends on how you use them, how you wear them, etc. Material can be important too - that's why you don't see alot of vintage seersucker.

 

[ButteMT61]

Sorry guys, thought I was being obvious. Of course there's no way to know the answer except with time and use.

 

[dhermann1]

Some of the finest tailors in the world are in Hong Kong. What's the brand? Material, etc? Maybe some detail pics. I'm no expert, but I'm sure there are a couple of guys here who could give you an idea.

 

[Tenorclef]

I should have thought the key is rotation with any item of clothing/footwear. With suits- trousers are the first thing to go which is why it is such a sensible option to buy 2 pairs with any suit that is going to see a lot of usage. If you only own one suit then obviously it'll wear faster especially if you give it regular outings and dry cleaning strips the nutrients from the wool adding further wear to a suit.