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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Wright

How to make your clothes last longer, as research shows expensive doesn’t always mean durable

A study has found that paying more for clothes doesn’t always mean they will last longer.

Researchers at the School of Design at the University of Leeds performed durability tests on 65 items of clothes retailing from under £5 to around £150.

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