I wish that every youtuber who reviews clothing and uses the phrase "high quality" and "well constructed" would watch this video. This has given me so many tools for the next time I go clothing shopping!
@@MyGreenCloset It would be nice! Beauty gurus are for the most part expected to have a lot of expertise on beauty products, it's too bad fashion channels don't have the same expectation for technical knowledge!
@@MyGreenCloset or them saying it's 'high quality' when just taking it out of the bag. How does it wear? Wash? Feel after a while? And don't get me started on them calling something 'low quality' because it feels cheap while they didn't check the material composition.
One more comment after actually watching the whole thing. I love how in depth the video was. I enjoyed the fitting details a lot. It was great to see you in all shirts for comparison. I also love that you included the ethical and sustainability factors. I’m so grateful for your channel and all the work you put into it. I wish TH-camrs who promote Everlane watched this video. Thanks, Erin!
Erin, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much! And yes to videos like this one with other brands/types of clothes. You’re the best! Edit: almost 30minutes! Wow, you’ve put a lot of time and work into this video. I hope lots of people will find it helpful. I actually have had an Everlane question for your monthly chat forever but I always forget so thanks for including your opinion here.
Oh dear. Where were you a few days ago when I ordered 6 everlane tees for the first time ever. Figure the odds. Lol. Great video. I’d love to see a video like this for jeans.
This was so helpful, thank you. I's from Denmark like Organicbasics, and were planning to buy from a few t-shirts from them, but they are pricy. Happy to hear that they actually are worth their high price point.. over here clothes is more expensive and it can sometimes be hard to figure out if you actually get more for the money or if it's just the brand you pay for.
hi Erin, thank you for including Armed Angeles, it is one of the brands I can buy easily here in Europe and I like their shirts (and other clothes) a lot. I totally agree with your thoughts/research about Everlane, I personally would not support them as a customer. thank you for your great videos, they are very informative and give me so many great inputs of what to be conscious about! 🙂
So good to see you include Everlane... specifically because they get so much attention for being Eco when they are not. The guy who started the brand saw an opportunity with the word transparency and tied it in with a massive marketing campaign around the same time that the True Cost made the rounds. When bloggers and TH-camrs started talking about sustainable and ethical fashion but not actually knowing a lot about what they were talking about, Everlane zeroed in on them and gave out a lot of free stuff... so they were included in everyone's "Listicles"... For us at Trend Privé Magazine we have spent a lot of years trying to teach people what to look for, and Everlane always gets asked about. Now we can simply send everyone to watch this video! 😊 Thank You!! Loved that you showed the bits like reinforcing the shoulder seam and how a person can test in store for themselves!! Very excited to find your channel. Well done, and keep going! (Request for white button up shirts, black pencil skirts, basic sweater and LBD so we can send people your way...)
I have enjoyed the in depth comparison as well as the inclusion of European based companies. Thank you so much for the very hard work. I have learned a lot from this video.
I have three Pact shirts. Two are like the one here, a light cotton with definite twisting. I don't mind, because I kinda like the slouchy look and the price is right for me. The third one is a thicker cotton and lays so well. It's one of my favorites, but it isn't available anymore. I never really thought through why it's a better shirt, but hearing all your descriptions of fabrics and sewing, I understand now. Thanks for doing this! I love research like this :)
This was super interesting! I really liked hearing about the technical construction side of the shirts, and the shoulder situation - I think shoulders and armpits are often places that don't fit right for me but it's easy to accept that its just how a style fits - doesn't have to be the case!
I found this video SO interesting! I loved how you went through all about the construction of the clothing and the way they fit. I think those were the most helpful parts because you have knowledge to talk intelligently about it. I will admit that when I saw a 28 minute video it was a little daunting, but while I was watching it it was all very interesting and pertinent, so I wouldn't have cut anything out. I would definitely love to see something similar on a more structured piece!
All I need is a hybrid between OB (shape, fit, stitch) and AA (100% cotton, clever shoulder support). Meanwhile, garment suggestions: Cotton hoodie Button-up shirt Flats Turtle/Mock neck (Benetton has wool & cotton ones) Sweater/Jumper
I would absolutely love to see more videos like this. Thank you for being nit-picky, never apologise for it. I love it and it makes choosing shirts and paying attention to details easier. I had been thinking of testing and ordering sustainable shirts to review, but I definitely would not have had the knowledge and expertise you’ve got. Thank you so much for making this. 💚
Thank you for your time and the information! So many brands claim to be ethical and sustainable but it's hard to tell. And then there's quality issues, too. Thank you for takling all of these concerns.
Great with all the detail that will help me to judge garment quality in general which I find difficult at times. Would like to see similar videos for other basics as well. Every once in a while long videos are a must I think with channels as yours where information is a key part of the package. After all, this is not entertainment. Although, it IS entertaining... 😁
I loved this video! For an additional interesting topic, I would love to hear you talk about size inclusivity, for example, I love the look of organic basics but their size range is tiny and doesn't carry my size, which is such a shame :( Great vid though, would love to see more of these!
This is really helpful, information about the fit as well as the quality etc. The fitting info was the most helpful as this can be really hard to tell from pictures. I also like that when you tell us something about the quality you explain WHY rather than just saying “it seems good quality” like a lot of other youtubers do. To me, despite being a well paid accountant, all these t shirts are expensive in my eyes so it’s good to get all this info BEFORE buying. Somehow none of these are my preferred style of t shirt (I like a more boxy fit) so it’s saved me bringing an item into my closet that I wouldn’t wear. Would love videos like this on period undies!
This is the exact video I've been searching for! Someone who knows how clothes are made actually analyzing a bunch of the same shirts. Thank you so much for this wonderful resource!
I know I am late to this party but you make valid points about sizing of KOTN. I just got my first order from them... I typically wear XXL and found all their XXLs to fit on the small side, and had to even send one back.
This is such a great video. It is long, but it isn't filled with irrelevant babbling. Straight to the point and extremely informative. Also well organized, I appreciate the built in breaks so i can click around the timeline.
I was FASCINATED by how you walked through what you look for in quality. I thought I would just skim this video but all the detail about WHY a t-shirt fits well/is good quality, etc. mesmerized me.
I really loved this review! I am often skeptical when people say something is well made or high quality without giving any reasoning so it was really refreshing and informative to see your whole process and reasoning. I came to this video fully preparing to skip to the overview/final conclusions like I typically do for this type of video but I ended up watching the whole thing because it was so interesting!I would love to see another similar video on button up shirts if you want to make one.
I love this! It was so helpful to understand what quality actually means as opposed to just saying "this is good quality" or "poor quality". You do an excellent job breaking down what constitutes quality and sustainability, I would love to see more of these!
I loved this video! I've seen a good number of this kind of thing, but none that spent so much time discussing the construction of the garments, probably because they didn't have as much knowledge on the subject, and I found that this was most interesting and useful
What an amazing job you did doing all the hard work for us! That's why you so deserve to be supported on Patreon. Not only is the video helpful to me and others interested in sustainable fashion, but people like you hold companies accountable for their produce and statements. Thank you, you rock!
I didn't watch this when it first came out as I wanted to make sure I gave it my full attention, and I'm glad I did. Normally I don't like thirty minuet long YT videos but I didn't even notice the time with this one. It's so helpful and thorough which is great and I really appreciate the amount of time and effort that has gone into making this video.
I already commented but reaching the end of the video I feel compelled to comment again. The quality of this video is just so good, the knowledge is beyond what you usually get from a TH-cam video, and your way of speaking is so clear and considered.
This was great!! Your reviews of these t-shirts really show your knowledge of clothing, not only regarding sustainability and ethics, but also the manufacturing. Especially the latter really makes your videos stand out. I've previously learned a lot from you about fabrics, what to look for when second hand shopping, etc. Here the part on stitching and construction was really interesting to me. This is really helpful when searching for pieces that are supposed to last! Thanks!
Omg... please do more of these types of videos! It was super educational and we all need to know more about the functional tailoring and manufacturing of our clothing so that we can begin to distinguish quality as consumers. I think if we can analyse fit and fabrics to determine the quality of our clothes we will be able to make informed choices and select fewer but better clothes that last much longer than your typical fast fashion merch. So thank you for taking the time to go over these brands and educate your viewers! Please do more!! I'd love to see reviews on button-up shirts, jeans, and, if possible, suits for women. I've noticed that quality in suits for women is significantly lacking. Maybe also look at brands such as Reigning Champ, Lady White Co., and PeopleTree. And perhaps even sports/active wear like Fjallraven and Patagonia. Lastly... I understand the broad shoulder life >D
I would really enjoy more videos like this one! Especially with budget in mind and maybe like capsule wardrobe brand mix n match for best price, quality, wearability and so on... Thanks for this video!
A t shirt with nice soft material is what I like. If they are made from 100 % cotton and have good quality stitching that is what is most important to me. I especially love the longer length t shirts as they can be worn in summer and as a layer in winter too.
I really enjoyed the video and didn't think it was too long at all. You mention construction details I wasn't aware of and wouldn't think to look for. I have been wanting to move away from purchasing from Everlane since learning the company is not as ethical as they claim to be. I'm now interested in purchasing from Kotn based on your review. We appreciate your hard work!
Besides this being a good concept for a video (in-depth reviewing, comparing and really informative) I really appreciate you spreading awareness into all the little details that goes into garment construction, etics and so on. To know what to look for and what all goes into the price of a garment are things I feel is very imporant for the mind shift from fast to slow fashion.
How have I only just seen this video? It's so amazingly in-depth! I loved it, would love to see this type of video with other casual pieces as well, such as sweatpants/joggers, but even jumpers and underwear. Awesome video!
Thanks for this! I appreciate your thoroughness, and as a fellow Canadian I appreciate the comments on Canadian shipping :) I would love to see this for leggings, and for leggings it would be interesting to see all black to have a bit of insight to how see through they might be!
This video was so helpful!! I'm currently looking to make more ethical/sustainable wardrobe purchases and I've been curious about all these brands. Seeing these t-shirts side by side was so valuable :) Would love to see more content like this!
I just found this video and I want to say thank you for your incredibly detailed and thorough review of these products! I so appreciate you taking the time to not only wash the pieces, but to wear them out three times so you could give honest and realistic feedback about what it's like to actually own the pieces. As you said, there is so much more to a garment than a first impression. Perhaps you did include this, and I missed it, but the only additional piece of info I would like would be the fiber content of each tee. Or maybe they're all simply 100% cotton! Anyway, thank you so much for this video! So incredibly helpful and informative :)
I loved this video. It wasn’t too long at all. I found how you quality assessed the construction fascinating. My first thought for other garments I’d be interested in watching this type of video for was jeans. I find them so hard to buy! I started a capsule wardrobe 4 years ago and have had such difficulty finding good quality, good cut and comfort that I’ve phased jeans out of my wardrobe entirely.
Wow, Erin!! You've put out so much great content over the years, but this was my favorite video so far! I love that you chose a staple wardrobe piece, especially because I have been looking for good quality tees (short and long sleeved) for a while now but am always afraid to buy online because I never know how they'll turn out. I also really appreciated that you taught us how to properly inspect certain aspects of clothing - such valuable information I didn't even know I needed! I am so thankful for your time and effort you put into this video. I would LOVE to see more reviews like this as you get the time to do so. Thank you, thank you!
To me, this is one of the most informative and useful videos out there for people that value good quality, ethical clothing that is sustainable and durable. Wow! Thank you so much for putting in all that work! I would love to see more in depth videos about other clothing pieces, but I also am aware that you can't and probably don't want to buy 5 items of every piece... Maybe underwear or jeans could be an option? Usually that's stuff people get a lot of use out of...
I love this! Thank you so much for showing the comparison. Like Pact, Everlane has a lot of variation in quality. I have their box-cut tee, which has noticeably thicker fabric than their regular tees, and has a really nice shoulder reinforcement - I don't know the name of the stitch, but it's a finished strip of fabric that looks more like the outside of a shirt. Also says "Made in Los Angeles" on it. :)
This was suuuuper helpful! Please, if you do another similar video in future, keep going in depth! I have quite narrow shoulders and love a very high shoulder seam so the one you liked least on the shoulder was exactly how I like my t-shirts to fit there. If you'd given less detail I might not have noticed that and would still be puzzling over t-shirts.
Thank you so much for all this specific, detailed information! I was feeling so overwhelmed with how to find good quality clothing until now. I am transitioning my wardrobe to fewer items that are longer lasting, high quality items. I liked how you compared several popular brands' basics at once and described the feeling and stitching. The whole video was great and informative. Thanks again
Thank you! Appreciate all your hardwork & detail! I'm on a journey to simplify my life & possessions. I definitely want to make decisions for the long haul and having natural fibers is a priority.
This is exactly what is needed- more in depth and relevant info of how to compare all aspects. Personally I’d love this type of video for every type of clothing pieces honestly. Thank you so much for this, and everything you do!
I think, so far, this was one of my favorite videos so far! Even though t-shirts are a basic, that are widely available, finding a high quality, good fitting one, is something I struggle with. I cant say, what I liked most about it. I really enjoyed learning about what to look out for, in something as basic as a simple tee: fabric, construction, stitching, hems etc. also liked, how you talked about how tshirts can feel more casual/formal depending on those factors. To me, quality is no 1 most important aspect (If they have good work ethics, but the quality doesn't do it, I wont wear it). So maybe that might be a tad more important to me, than ethics, but knowing what (and also how differently) the companies contribute was also really informative!
Really great video, happy you shared Armed Angels and Organic Basics as I am based in Europe and it was good to learn about their ethics and quality. Good T shirts are hard to find, so great job!
Incredible video - concise presentation of a LOT of information; most of which was new to me and extremely helpful. I also appreciate you acknowledging that even the lower price points won't be accessible to all - I look forward to watching the other videos you've linked.
This was such a thorough review!! I would love to see a video about jeans, since that's another basic thing most people are likely to own and quality can vary wildly from one brand to another. Since we aren't shopping in person as much and therefore can't go try things on or examine them in person before buying, reviews like this are really useful.
MOREEEEE! THIS WAS PERFECTION!! Would love one about ethical underwear brands! organic basics, pact, knickey, pansy, hara the label, ARQ (so far one of my fave underwear brands), etc! Would love any of these reviews!
I absolutely love how deep you go into analyzing these shirts! I personally don't know anything about the quality of clothing or the process of making garments so I always like to listen to people who actually know something about it! (especially when I feel like a lot of TH-camrs just call anything that fits and isn't falling apart a good quality item)
Wow this was such good stuff. I'm thankful I never bought any Everlane pieces before learning that they weren't as sustainable/ethical as they claim to be. My two favorite brands right now are Prana and Tentree but I must admit that I've not researched either throughly, nor have I put such scrutiny into the quality of the pieces I've purchased. Very eye opening and fascinating stuff you pointed out in this video. Loved it!!
This was extremely helpful, as I've gone back and forth between purchasing basic tees from pact vs. organic basics. My everlane tees from 2.5 years ago have holes in the fabric + now are used for practical clothing.
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I. Loved. Everything Nit-picking and all! Such in-depth and varied reviews are rare, and your way of presenting the garments' details is also very educational! Thank you so much!! It also really shows that you stand behind what you say and were excited about the subject of the video. So, keep doing what you're doing, it's going great. Personally, I'd love to see a video comparing and reviewing yoga pants/leggings/skin tight athletic wear, as that's something I've been searching for but am afraid to decide on. Undergarments are another interesting (though personal) subject for such a review, as they are the ones that get the most wear!
Great content. So much knowledge on quality and sustainability. And yes, would love to see more of this kind of videos on differents classics like basic collar shirts, basic pants, etc...
Thank you so much for this really in-depth video! I just purchased underwear from Pact and even amongst the 3 types I purchased there are quality variances.
Loved this video and would enjoy more like this with different kinds of garments. I cannot imagine how much time you spent on this video but I so appreciate the time and care you put into this.
Great video being a sewer I found your review really interesting and helpful around fabric and cut. I shop at Everlane a lot. 2 reasons . 1. Their size chart is superior giving more measurements than most and so online buying is more reliable. 2. I like their style and their shipping is free over a certain price which makes some of these others brands look really expensive particularly with exchange rates. Yes there are problems but with my body shape and size I feel confident ordering there much more than other brands where the sizing is more hit and miss. ITs a compromise currently but I hope that their investment in reputation in response to the bad publicity will improve their operation. You also have to remember that this is an American brand where labor laws are really weak and they have an appalling minimum wage and working conditions anyway. I live in Australia and our conditions are far superior from wages to leave entitlements and health care etc.
Sometimes the most sustainable option is the option that ACTUALLY fits and that you will wear. Some of us need a really good sizing chart! I’ve been searching for years and Everlane jeans are the only ones that I have found that fit me comfortably.
I have a lot of armed angels clothing items and love them all. Great quality, they have lovely items and not only basic clothing and they wear, wash and last amazing! Love this brand. Lots of love
Thanks for doing all this work. It is SO helpful. On a side note: I have a few different things from Pact and their socks are Awesome, men's basics are great and women's and kids are definitely hit or miss. Hope this is helpful for someone. ☺️
Thanks for this extremely informative video. I found the garment construction details to be extremely helpful. I thought the length was appropriate for the amount of detail you went in to and I enjoyed watching it. I would appreciate if you had more videos with detailed breakdown of garment construction
Thank you so much for doing this video as well as for discussing the brand ethics of Everlane! Recently I had noticed their comment sections blowing up on instagram with constant complaints about items not getting shipped on time or ever being shipped at all and I was starting to lose trust with them because of that. Having more information about their company helps me to be a more informed consumer, so thank you!
This video was so helpful. The info about the seams was game-changing honestly! Now I know what to look for in a quality tee. Thanks for the effort you put into this, it must have taken ages. This type of video on dresses or skirts would be incredible!
I loved all the detail. I would like more videos like this especially with your opinions on the construction. I’m trying to get into ethical fashion but it seems like that is starting to become a real marketing gimmick, so it’s helpful to see reviews like this to help me determine who is worth supporting.
I’m in need of some new t-shirts after wearing my thrift store t-shirts to shreds and came back to this video, thank you so much for all of the important information and the work you put into this video! ❤️ I would love to see more videos like this in other clothing categories!
I loved your long and detailed video and all the energy that went into assessing the tshirts properly and explaining clearly all the reasons why. I liked that for people who don't know a lot about knit fabrics, you explained the nature of how the fabric behaves and why this matters. Your extensive research into their sustainable and ethical practices as well as new things or patterns that you have noticed really makes the video worth while. Its nice to get all the information in one place and a single longer video is better than 2 or 3 shorter videos where you have to hear the same thing multiple times and hope that you get enough information together to complete the picture yourself. This was probably the best review video I've ever seen. Thank you for the time, effort and care that went into this video and I hope you continue with this style and length in the future. It might be good to do a video like this on undergarments and bralets if you're comfortable. Perhaps get a plus size friend to help with larger bust and bottom/leg sizes and levels of support.
This is one of the best comparison videos I've seen! I love that you do such a wide variety of brands! I have been an Everlane fan (fit/construction/style) since 2013, but am also worried about 1/ ethics and 2/ how "fast fashiony" some of their marketing feels in recent years. I dislike that, once you find a staple you love, you can't get it again - they've moved on to something else -- examples, their U-neck tees and their original cashmere cardigans. I recently recycled most of my 5-7 year old U Necks, and tried the Organic Basics. I found the sizing ran really small, and they shrank a little too much when I washed them (both the white and black, so not a temperature/wash issue (I tumble dry just about everything but silks/sweaters on low). I am looking at Kotn and Armed Angels now. I love OB's ethics - I'll try them again for something, but I also didn't like the feel/softness of these as much as I'd hoped. Just in case anyone else is still shopping! I'm usually a S/M, got the M, and will be reselling or donating ASAP because the arms are too tight (my bicep is 11.5"-12"). I am enjoying your channel! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm really surprised OB shrunk so much for you, I found it barely shrunk and was actually one of the best for shrinkage with almost no change in the before and after measurements. I wonder if it has to do with the dryer?
@@MyGreenCloset Perhaps! The sleeves were just tight afterward! I’m sure it was the dryer. It is hard on clothes, but I haven’t had a shirt shrink like this (especially when it said dryer safe) in a long time... I have some Kotn items in my cart that I’m thinking about trying. (Tees and a turtleneck.)
This is exactly what I was looking for! It's so difficult to know what to buy when you would like to be more environmentally conscious with so much green washing. I often feel I end up spending so much time researching and paying so much money and yet I'm still not sure if I have been cheated by the brand. Loved this type of video! It would be helpful every time you say something about a garment to pop the picture of it on the screen, so that we don't get confused. You did that almost every time though. Great job!
I really hope you find this video helpful! Would you want to see a video like this with other brands/types of clothes?
Hi, I loved this video and I’d like to see more videos like that especially brands that are more Europe based pls 😊
Actually I’d like to suggest a brand that I discovered a few years back called rapanui. 🙂
Loved it! Please do more! I loved that you didn't just look at brands that are based in North America, super helpful! Loved all the details!
This was very helpful!! A video about trousers, cardigans, jewellery, jackets, skirts, or something else would be very nice. Thank you Verena 😍
YES! In all categories of clothing and accessories haha
I wish that every youtuber who reviews clothing and uses the phrase "high quality" and "well constructed" would watch this video. This has given me so many tools for the next time I go clothing shopping!
Haha I often have trouble watching many youtubers review clothing - I always want to see and hear about the inside and seams! 😂
@@MyGreenCloset It would be nice! Beauty gurus are for the most part expected to have a lot of expertise on beauty products, it's too bad fashion channels don't have the same expectation for technical knowledge!
@@MyGreenCloset or them saying it's 'high quality' when just taking it out of the bag. How does it wear? Wash? Feel after a while?
And don't get me started on them calling something 'low quality' because it feels cheap while they didn't check the material composition.
I can imagine the amount of work that went into this, thank you for that, it was very in depth and informative!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's so nice that there's a TH-camr that remembers that potential customers might live in other places than North Amerca.
Please don't apologize for being picky, you've answered questions I've had about clothes I've bought in the past. This video is extremely helpful.
One more comment after actually watching the whole thing. I love how in depth the video was. I enjoyed the fitting details a lot. It was great to see you in all shirts for comparison. I also love that you included the ethical and sustainability factors. I’m so grateful for your channel and all the work you put into it. I wish TH-camrs who promote Everlane watched this video. Thanks, Erin!
I'm so glad, thank you! 💚
O my gosh yea! The extensive fitting info is so so helpful!
And, a seamstress would know to look for these things, but the average consumer would not.
Could you do the same thing for underwear and period underwear?!
I've been thinking of maybe doing one on period underwear if this goes well!
Erin, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much! And yes to videos like this one with other brands/types of clothes. You’re the best!
Edit: almost 30minutes! Wow, you’ve put a lot of time and work into this video. I hope lots of people will find it helpful. I actually have had an Everlane question for your monthly chat forever but I always forget so thanks for including your opinion here.
Oh dear. Where were you a few days ago when I ordered 6 everlane tees for the first time ever. Figure the odds. Lol. Great video. I’d love to see a video like this for jeans.
This was so helpful, thank you. I's from Denmark like Organicbasics, and were planning to buy from a few t-shirts from them, but they are pricy. Happy to hear that they actually are worth their high price point.. over here clothes is more expensive and it can sometimes be hard to figure out if you actually get more for the money or if it's just the brand you pay for.
I would like to see the same thoroughness in comparing different cashmere brands and merino wool brands. Thank you very much.
hi Erin, thank you for including Armed Angeles, it is one of the brands I can buy easily here in Europe and I like their shirts (and other clothes) a lot. I totally agree with your thoughts/research about Everlane, I personally would not support them as a customer. thank you for your great videos, they are very informative and give me so many great inputs of what to be conscious about! 🙂
Yes, this is exactly what I have been looking for!
Great video. Yes, I would like to see more of this style of video with other products. Denim or cashmere would be interesting to see.
Also agree with denim and cashmere! An alpaca piece could be interesting to compare to cashmere like how we had a spandex tee in this video.
Yes. Denim please
I'm so late to this comment, but YES.
So good to see you include Everlane... specifically because they get so much attention for being Eco when they are not. The guy who started the brand saw an opportunity with the word transparency and tied it in with a massive marketing campaign around the same time that the True Cost made the rounds. When bloggers and TH-camrs started talking about sustainable and ethical fashion but not actually knowing a lot about what they were talking about, Everlane zeroed in on them and gave out a lot of free stuff... so they were included in everyone's "Listicles"...
For us at Trend Privé Magazine we have spent a lot of years trying to teach people what to look for, and Everlane always gets asked about. Now we can simply send everyone to watch this video! 😊 Thank You!!
Loved that you showed the bits like reinforcing the shoulder seam and how a person can test in store for themselves!! Very excited to find your channel. Well done, and keep going! (Request for white button up shirts, black pencil skirts, basic sweater and LBD so we can send people your way...)
I loved the indepth review! I also learnt alot about how to assess the quality of clothing so thank you x
Glad it was helpful!
I have enjoyed the in depth comparison as well as the inclusion of European based companies. Thank you so much for the very hard work. I have learned a lot from this video.
I have three Pact shirts. Two are like the one here, a light cotton with definite twisting. I don't mind, because I kinda like the slouchy look and the price is right for me. The third one is a thicker cotton and lays so well. It's one of my favorites, but it isn't available anymore. I never really thought through why it's a better shirt, but hearing all your descriptions of fabrics and sewing, I understand now. Thanks for doing this! I love research like this :)
This was super interesting! I really liked hearing about the technical construction side of the shirts, and the shoulder situation - I think shoulders and armpits are often places that don't fit right for me but it's easy to accept that its just how a style fits - doesn't have to be the case!
I found this video SO interesting! I loved how you went through all about the construction of the clothing and the way they fit. I think those were the most helpful parts because you have knowledge to talk intelligently about it. I will admit that when I saw a 28 minute video it was a little daunting, but while I was watching it it was all very interesting and pertinent, so I wouldn't have cut anything out. I would definitely love to see something similar on a more structured piece!
No dislikes, that's quite a compliment to this channel.
All I need is a hybrid between OB (shape, fit, stitch) and AA (100% cotton, clever shoulder support).
Meanwhile, garment suggestions:
Cotton hoodie
Button-up shirt
Flats
Turtle/Mock neck (Benetton has wool & cotton ones)
Sweater/Jumper
I would absolutely love to see more videos like this. Thank you for being nit-picky, never apologise for it. I love it and it makes choosing shirts and paying attention to details easier.
I had been thinking of testing and ordering sustainable shirts to review, but I definitely would not have had the knowledge and expertise you’ve got. Thank you so much for making this. 💚
Thank you for your time and the information! So many brands claim to be ethical and sustainable but it's hard to tell. And then there's quality issues, too. Thank you for takling all of these concerns.
I absolutely never write comments and I just really wanted to thank you for your video and the time you took to make quality content.
Yes, more please! Jean's, blouses, outerwear, underwear, footwear... Thanks for your great work❣
Um, wow. It's like you made this video for me. I'm also an eco-warrior who is a sewist, and sick of bad quality and bad behaviour. THANK YOU!!!
While I appreciated your shorter content as well, I quite like how in depth you went with these products and brands, especially the ethics.
Great with all the detail that will help me to judge garment quality in general which I find difficult at times. Would like to see similar videos for other basics as well. Every once in a while long videos are a must I think with channels as yours where information is a key part of the package. After all, this is not entertainment. Although, it IS entertaining... 😁
I loved this video! For an additional interesting topic, I would love to hear you talk about size inclusivity, for example, I love the look of organic basics but their size range is tiny and doesn't carry my size, which is such a shame :( Great vid though, would love to see more of these!
This is really helpful, information about the fit as well as the quality etc. The fitting info was the most helpful as this can be really hard to tell from pictures. I also like that when you tell us something about the quality you explain WHY rather than just saying “it seems good quality” like a lot of other youtubers do.
To me, despite being a well paid accountant, all these t shirts are expensive in my eyes so it’s good to get all this info BEFORE buying. Somehow none of these are my preferred style of t shirt (I like a more boxy fit) so it’s saved me bringing an item into my closet that I wouldn’t wear. Would love videos like this on period undies!
This is the exact video I've been searching for! Someone who knows how clothes are made actually analyzing a bunch of the same shirts. Thank you so much for this wonderful resource!
I know I am late to this party but you make valid points about sizing of KOTN. I just got my first order from them... I typically wear XXL and found all their XXLs to fit on the small side, and had to even send one back.
This is such a great video. It is long, but it isn't filled with irrelevant babbling. Straight to the point and extremely informative. Also well organized, I appreciate the built in breaks so i can click around the timeline.
I was FASCINATED by how you walked through what you look for in quality. I thought I would just skim this video but all the detail about WHY a t-shirt fits well/is good quality, etc. mesmerized me.
I've been shopping around online for t-shirts. It's like you read my mind. This was so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! I would love if you could do a video on Asket. Thank you so much! :)
I really loved this review! I am often skeptical when people say something is well made or high quality without giving any reasoning so it was really refreshing and informative to see your whole process and reasoning. I came to this video fully preparing to skip to the overview/final conclusions like I typically do for this type of video but I ended up watching the whole thing because it was so interesting!I would love to see another similar video on button up shirts if you want to make one.
I love this! It was so helpful to understand what quality actually means as opposed to just saying "this is good quality" or "poor quality". You do an excellent job breaking down what constitutes quality and sustainability, I would love to see more of these!
I loved this video! I've seen a good number of this kind of thing, but none that spent so much time discussing the construction of the garments, probably because they didn't have as much knowledge on the subject, and I found that this was most interesting and useful
What an amazing job you did doing all the hard work for us! That's why you so deserve to be supported on Patreon. Not only is the video helpful to me and others interested in sustainable fashion, but people like you hold companies accountable for their produce and statements. Thank you, you rock!
Thank you! 😊
I didn't watch this when it first came out as I wanted to make sure I gave it my full attention, and I'm glad I did. Normally I don't like thirty minuet long YT videos but I didn't even notice the time with this one. It's so helpful and thorough which is great and I really appreciate the amount of time and effort that has gone into making this video.
I already commented but reaching the end of the video I feel compelled to comment again. The quality of this video is just so good, the knowledge is beyond what you usually get from a TH-cam video, and your way of speaking is so clear and considered.
This was great!! Your reviews of these t-shirts really show your knowledge of clothing, not only regarding sustainability and ethics, but also the manufacturing. Especially the latter really makes your videos stand out. I've previously learned a lot from you about fabrics, what to look for when second hand shopping, etc. Here the part on stitching and construction was really interesting to me. This is really helpful when searching for pieces that are supposed to last! Thanks!
Omg this is everything I was looking for! I hope you have other videos doing other kinds of basics. The quality construction overview. AMAZING
This is 100% the quality content I wish Every eco TH-cam channel did at least once.
Omg... please do more of these types of videos! It was super educational and we all need to know more about the functional tailoring and manufacturing of our clothing so that we can begin to distinguish quality as consumers. I think if we can analyse fit and fabrics to determine the quality of our clothes we will be able to make informed choices and select fewer but better clothes that last much longer than your typical fast fashion merch. So thank you for taking the time to go over these brands and educate your viewers! Please do more!! I'd love to see reviews on button-up shirts, jeans, and, if possible, suits for women. I've noticed that quality in suits for women is significantly lacking. Maybe also look at brands such as Reigning Champ, Lady White Co., and PeopleTree. And perhaps even sports/active wear like Fjallraven and Patagonia.
Lastly... I understand the broad shoulder life >D
I would really enjoy more videos like this one! Especially with budget in mind and maybe like capsule wardrobe brand mix n match for best price, quality, wearability and so on...
Thanks for this video!
I would LOVE more videos like this on the pieces we all buy. Knowing what goes into them, is key to making smart choices.
A t shirt with nice soft material is what I like. If they are made from 100 % cotton and have good quality stitching that is what is most important to me. I especially love the longer length t shirts as they can be worn in summer and as a layer in winter too.
I really enjoyed the video and didn't think it was too long at all. You mention construction details I wasn't aware of and wouldn't think to look for. I have been wanting to move away from purchasing from Everlane since learning the company is not as ethical as they claim to be. I'm now interested in purchasing from Kotn based on your review. We appreciate your hard work!
Besides this being a good concept for a video (in-depth reviewing, comparing and really informative) I really appreciate you spreading awareness into all the little details that goes into garment construction, etics and so on. To know what to look for and what all goes into the price of a garment are things I feel is very imporant for the mind shift from fast to slow fashion.
How have I only just seen this video? It's so amazingly in-depth! I loved it, would love to see this type of video with other casual pieces as well, such as sweatpants/joggers, but even jumpers and underwear. Awesome video!
Thanks for this! I appreciate your thoroughness, and as a fellow Canadian I appreciate the comments on Canadian shipping :) I would love to see this for leggings, and for leggings it would be interesting to see all black to have a bit of insight to how see through they might be!
i thought about buying a Kotn T-shirt because of its tight fit but wasnt sure if the quality was that great. Thank you for making the video!
This video was so helpful!! I'm currently looking to make more ethical/sustainable wardrobe purchases and I've been curious about all these brands. Seeing these t-shirts side by side was so valuable :) Would love to see more content like this!
I just found this video and I want to say thank you for your incredibly detailed and thorough review of these products! I so appreciate you taking the time to not only wash the pieces, but to wear them out three times so you could give honest and realistic feedback about what it's like to actually own the pieces. As you said, there is so much more to a garment than a first impression. Perhaps you did include this, and I missed it, but the only additional piece of info I would like would be the fiber content of each tee. Or maybe they're all simply 100% cotton! Anyway, thank you so much for this video! So incredibly helpful and informative :)
I loved this video. It wasn’t too long at all. I found how you quality assessed the construction fascinating. My first thought for other garments I’d be interested in watching this type of video for was jeans. I find them so hard to buy! I started a capsule wardrobe 4 years ago and have had such difficulty finding good quality, good cut and comfort that I’ve phased jeans out of my wardrobe entirely.
This was really thorough, I really appreciate it! I know it took you a long time, but I would love to see analyses on other types of clothes as well!
Wow, Erin!! You've put out so much great content over the years, but this was my favorite video so far! I love that you chose a staple wardrobe piece, especially because I have been looking for good quality tees (short and long sleeved) for a while now but am always afraid to buy online because I never know how they'll turn out. I also really appreciated that you taught us how to properly inspect certain aspects of clothing - such valuable information I didn't even know I needed! I am so thankful for your time and effort you put into this video. I would LOVE to see more reviews like this as you get the time to do so. Thank you, thank you!
To me, this is one of the most informative and useful videos out there for people that value good quality, ethical clothing that is sustainable and durable.
Wow! Thank you so much for putting in all that work!
I would love to see more in depth videos about other clothing pieces, but I also am aware that you can't and probably don't want to buy 5 items of every piece... Maybe underwear or jeans could be an option? Usually that's stuff people get a lot of use out of...
I LOVE everything I've gotten from Pact Cotton - the sleep shirts, underwear, socks, and cami tanks are my go-to basics 💯
I love this! Thank you so much for showing the comparison. Like Pact, Everlane has a lot of variation in quality. I have their box-cut tee, which has noticeably thicker fabric than their regular tees, and has a really nice shoulder reinforcement - I don't know the name of the stitch, but it's a finished strip of fabric that looks more like the outside of a shirt. Also says "Made in Los Angeles" on it. :)
Interesting!
I’m glad that I found someone who reviewed pact
This was suuuuper helpful! Please, if you do another similar video in future, keep going in depth! I have quite narrow shoulders and love a very high shoulder seam so the one you liked least on the shoulder was exactly how I like my t-shirts to fit there. If you'd given less detail I might not have noticed that and would still be puzzling over t-shirts.
Thank you so much for all this specific, detailed information! I was feeling so overwhelmed with how to find good quality clothing until now. I am transitioning my wardrobe to fewer items that are longer lasting, high quality items. I liked how you compared several popular brands' basics at once and described the feeling and stitching. The whole video was great and informative. Thanks again
Thank you! Appreciate all your hardwork & detail! I'm on a journey to simplify my life & possessions. I definitely want to make decisions for the long haul and having natural fibers is a priority.
This is exactly what is needed- more in depth and relevant info of how to compare all aspects. Personally I’d love this type of video for every type of clothing pieces honestly. Thank you so much for this, and everything you do!
I think, so far, this was one of my favorite videos so far! Even though t-shirts are a basic, that are widely available, finding a high quality, good fitting one, is something I struggle with. I cant say, what I liked most about it. I really enjoyed learning about what to look out for, in something as basic as a simple tee: fabric, construction, stitching, hems etc. also liked, how you talked about how tshirts can feel more casual/formal depending on those factors. To me, quality is no 1 most important aspect (If they have good work ethics, but the quality doesn't do it, I wont wear it). So maybe that might be a tad more important to me, than ethics, but knowing what (and also how differently) the companies contribute was also really informative!
Really great video, happy you shared Armed Angels and Organic Basics as I am based in Europe and it was good to learn about their ethics and quality. Good T shirts are hard to find, so great job!
Incredible video - concise presentation of a LOT of information; most of which was new to me and extremely helpful.
I also appreciate you acknowledging that even the lower price points won't be accessible to all - I look forward to watching the other videos you've linked.
My favorite sustainable brand is Fair Indigo. High quality and comfort.
This was such a thorough review!! I would love to see a video about jeans, since that's another basic thing most people are likely to own and quality can vary wildly from one brand to another. Since we aren't shopping in person as much and therefore can't go try things on or examine them in person before buying, reviews like this are really useful.
I just wanted to say thank you! This video is such a wonderful resource, and I’ve come back to it several times to reference different details.
Fit, cut and spec...loved it also the fabric info. Sustainability and greenwashing clarity. Can you do a mens basic T and even a Polo next.
MOREEEEE! THIS WAS PERFECTION!! Would love one about ethical underwear brands! organic basics, pact, knickey, pansy, hara the label, ARQ (so far one of my fave underwear brands), etc! Would love any of these reviews!
Such a great video!!! And THANK YOU for talking about the Everlane tea...I feel like so many youtubers are Pretending They Do Not See It
I absolutely love how deep you go into analyzing these shirts! I personally don't know anything about the quality of clothing or the process of making garments so I always like to listen to people who actually know something about it! (especially when I feel like a lot of TH-camrs just call anything that fits and isn't falling apart a good quality item)
Wow this was such good stuff. I'm thankful I never bought any Everlane pieces before learning that they weren't as sustainable/ethical as they claim to be. My two favorite brands right now are Prana and Tentree but I must admit that I've not researched either throughly, nor have I put such scrutiny into the quality of the pieces I've purchased. Very eye opening and fascinating stuff you pointed out in this video. Loved it!!
This was extremely helpful, as I've gone back and forth between purchasing basic tees from pact vs. organic basics. My everlane tees from 2.5 years ago have holes in the fabric + now are used for practical clothing.
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I. Loved. Everything Nit-picking and all! Such in-depth and varied reviews are rare, and your way of presenting the garments' details is also very educational! Thank you so much!! It also really shows that you stand behind what you say and were excited about the subject of the video. So, keep doing what you're doing, it's going great.
Personally, I'd love to see a video comparing and reviewing yoga pants/leggings/skin tight athletic wear, as that's something I've been searching for but am afraid to decide on. Undergarments are another interesting (though personal) subject for such a review, as they are the ones that get the most wear!
Wow! I love your channel but this video just made me have a new found respect for you as a professional creator. Well done♥️
Great content. So much knowledge on quality and sustainability. And yes, would love to see more of this kind of videos on differents classics like basic collar shirts, basic pants, etc...
Thank you so much for this really in-depth video! I just purchased underwear from Pact and even amongst the 3 types I purchased there are quality variances.
This was really informative. Would love to see this with more basic clothes like jeans or a button up shirt.
Loved this video and would enjoy more like this with different kinds of garments. I cannot imagine how much time you spent on this video but I so appreciate the time and care you put into this.
Amazing video, very in depth, well researched, thanks so much for sharing! 🤗
Great video being a sewer I found your review really interesting and helpful around fabric and cut. I shop at Everlane a lot. 2 reasons . 1. Their size chart is superior giving more measurements than most and so online buying is more reliable. 2. I like their style and their shipping is free over a certain price which makes some of these others brands look really expensive particularly with exchange rates. Yes there are problems but with my body shape and size I feel confident ordering there much more than other brands where the sizing is more hit and miss. ITs a compromise currently but I hope that their investment in reputation in response to the bad publicity will improve their operation. You also have to remember that this is an American brand where labor laws are really weak and they have an appalling minimum wage and working conditions anyway. I live in Australia and our conditions are far superior from wages to leave entitlements and health care etc.
Sometimes the most sustainable option is the option that ACTUALLY fits and that you will wear. Some of us need a really good sizing chart! I’ve been searching for years and Everlane jeans are the only ones that I have found that fit me comfortably.
I have a lot of armed angels clothing items and love them all. Great quality, they have lovely items and not only basic clothing and they wear, wash and last amazing! Love this brand. Lots of love
Please do more videos and also test other brands like FunktionSchnitt, Reformation (the quality was really bad for me), HessNatur etc!♥️
Thanks for doing all this work. It is SO helpful. On a side note: I have a few different things from Pact and their socks are Awesome, men's basics are great and women's and kids are definitely hit or miss. Hope this is helpful for someone. ☺️
I have their socks too, they're great!
Thanks for this extremely informative video. I found the garment construction details to be extremely helpful. I thought the length was appropriate for the amount of detail you went in to and I enjoyed watching it. I would appreciate if you had more videos with detailed breakdown of garment construction
Thank you so much for doing this video as well as for discussing the brand ethics of Everlane! Recently I had noticed their comment sections blowing up on instagram with constant complaints about items not getting shipped on time or ever being shipped at all and I was starting to lose trust with them because of that. Having more information about their company helps me to be a more informed consumer, so thank you!
This video was so helpful. The info about the seams was game-changing honestly! Now I know what to look for in a quality tee. Thanks for the effort you put into this, it must have taken ages. This type of video on dresses or skirts would be incredible!
I loved all the detail. I would like more videos like this especially with your opinions on the construction. I’m trying to get into ethical fashion but it seems like that is starting to become a real marketing gimmick, so it’s helpful to see reviews like this to help me determine who is worth supporting.
I’m in need of some new t-shirts after wearing my thrift store t-shirts to shreds and came back to this video, thank you so much for all of the important information and the work you put into this video! ❤️ I would love to see more videos like this in other clothing categories!
Subscribing because TH-cam read my mind and sent this video to me. This content is so in-depth and so helpful in the world of online shopping.
I loved your long and detailed video and all the energy that went into assessing the tshirts properly and explaining clearly all the reasons why. I liked that for people who don't know a lot about knit fabrics, you explained the nature of how the fabric behaves and why this matters. Your extensive research into their sustainable and ethical practices as well as new things or patterns that you have noticed really makes the video worth while. Its nice to get all the information in one place and a single longer video is better than 2 or 3 shorter videos where you have to hear the same thing multiple times and hope that you get enough information together to complete the picture yourself. This was probably the best review video I've ever seen. Thank you for the time, effort and care that went into this video and I hope you continue with this style and length in the future. It might be good to do a video like this on undergarments and bralets if you're comfortable. Perhaps get a plus size friend to help with larger bust and bottom/leg sizes and levels of support.
This is one of the best comparison videos I've seen! I love that you do such a wide variety of brands! I have been an Everlane fan (fit/construction/style) since 2013, but am also worried about 1/ ethics and 2/ how "fast fashiony" some of their marketing feels in recent years. I dislike that, once you find a staple you love, you can't get it again - they've moved on to something else -- examples, their U-neck tees and their original cashmere cardigans. I recently recycled most of my 5-7 year old U Necks, and tried the Organic Basics. I found the sizing ran really small, and they shrank a little too much when I washed them (both the white and black, so not a temperature/wash issue (I tumble dry just about everything but silks/sweaters on low). I am looking at Kotn and Armed Angels now. I love OB's ethics - I'll try them again for something, but I also didn't like the feel/softness of these as much as I'd hoped. Just in case anyone else is still shopping! I'm usually a S/M, got the M, and will be reselling or donating ASAP because the arms are too tight (my bicep is 11.5"-12"). I am enjoying your channel! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm really surprised OB shrunk so much for you, I found it barely shrunk and was actually one of the best for shrinkage with almost no change in the before and after measurements. I wonder if it has to do with the dryer?
@@MyGreenCloset Perhaps! The sleeves were just tight afterward! I’m sure it was the dryer. It is hard on clothes, but I haven’t had a shirt shrink like this (especially when it said dryer safe) in a long time... I have some Kotn items in my cart that I’m thinking about trying. (Tees and a turtleneck.)
This is exactly what I was looking for! It's so difficult to know what to buy when you would like to be more environmentally conscious with so much green washing. I often feel I end up spending so much time researching and paying so much money and yet I'm still not sure if I have been cheated by the brand. Loved this type of video!
It would be helpful every time you say something about a garment to pop the picture of it on the screen, so that we don't get confused. You did that almost every time though. Great job!