So, the wall was selling shirts for insanely cheap prices and I do not understand where they are making a profit.

I got a shirt which should cost 8 dollars for 2.5 and I don’t know if I can just wear them without concern.

Are cheap shirts safe to wear? Idk do they use chemicals which are bad for me? They made this insanely cheap and I don’t know what gives! It all says 100% cotton and its from a trusted brand but the mystery of the price still remains. I need to know before loading up on these things.

Also, bonus question, is white coloring agent more or less harmful than other colors? (Assume the most frequently used coloring agents)

  • Che Banana@beehaw.org
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    3 days ago

    Depends on your budget, really. Is it worth you to get basically ‘disposable’ shirts?

    I have had some organic cotton Tshirts last me 13+ years now and they still look great/color, etc. They cost at the time 15$ or: a little over 1$ per year.

    I just loaded up on some shirts from Uniqlo because of a comment a friend made on their clothing that they last a long time (10+ yrs)-and she has way better judgement in clothing than I do…for sure. So there basic T is 10€, but I got a deal on the first order through their website & got 10 for 6.50€each.

    That being said, I would load up on these and have them in stock at home and get a much use out of them as I could (and when they wear down they’re hobby/work/outdoor etc.)…

    Edit: wash in cold water, do not use fabric softeners, and only 1-2 T of detergent, line dry if you can

      • Che Banana@beehaw.org
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        3 days ago

        Correct, but OTOH it is a mindset to think of them as such if they end up being garbage quality wise and you don’t get any reasonable length of time and wear with them.