Rant: Why is Target kids' clothing so flimsy??

Nov 24·1 min read

I buy my kids clothes at Target because the prices are okay but EVERY SINGLE SHIRT falls apart after like 10 washes. Holes in the seams, colors fading, elastic gives out. Meanwhile I bought my 5yo a Patagonia jacket when he was 3 and it's survived him and his brother still looks perfect.

I get that Patagonia is expensive but at that point is Target actually cheaper when you're replacing stuff every month? Genuinely asking if I should just switch stores bc this is driving me nuts.

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Comments(6)

AAndy S.Regularjust now

Yeah I feel this. My solution was just buying less stuff but better quality. Fewer shirts that last vs a closet full of garbage.

PPete S.Regular18h ago

Patagonia jackets are genuinely built to last and honestly they have pretty good pricing for what you get. The issue is people assume Target quality means it's comparable - it's not.

RRob K.Regularjust now

Target quality has honestly gone downhill. I switched to primary.com and it's more expensive but stuff actually lasts. The Patagonia example says it all - you get what you pay for.

AAdam J.Regularjust now

The elastic giving out in 10 washes is insane. That's literally defective. Have you tried returning stuff? Target's usually pretty good about that.

LLiam S.Regular1d ago

This is the business model though right? Cheap stuff, planned obsolescence, makes you buy more. It sucks but it's intentional.

SScott W.Regular10h ago

Have you tried their Cat & Jack line? It's their premium brand and actually holds up. Still cheaper than Patagonia but way better than regular Target.