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Textiles is a low tech and very mature industry all things being equal, same/same in terms of quality of production, the people making the product. This industry has and will always chase the lowest cost for labor unless the location carries value for the brand. On this board, I know I’m in the minority being in the textiles industry. For our products that are made in various US locations and Mexico are of the same quality.
I think made in a specific country does matter to a degree marketing/brand wise. Also specific materials/fabrics are only made in specific factories In specific locations in the world. So if you’re in Milan for example, there may be a specific tailor/brand and the way they design and make a suit and use specific materials is unique to them, that’s bespoke. Most people don’t shop for that since it’s much more expensive.
So how is the quality of the majority of materials used in China?
Not in the U.S. or Mexico, China specifically.
Are brands like Noah just a bunch of smoke and mirrors then?
And you really don't care if the product you purchase is made in China as opposed to U.S., Japan, Portugal, Canada?
-Drew