·Cotton — Breathable and comfortable. Standard cotton softens with wear but may shrink. Look for ringspun or combed cotton for smoother, more durable fabric.
·Denim — Tightly woven twill fabric known for exceptional durability. Raw/selvedge denim develops unique fading patterns that reflect how you live in them.
Longevity & Care
·Cotton — Machine washable. Gets softer with every wash. Tumble dry low to minimize shrinkage.
·Denim — Wash as infrequently as possible to preserve color and develop natural fades. Turn inside out, wash cold, air dry.
Cost Per Use
·Cotton — Cotton is affordable but has a shorter lifespan than wool or linen. Organic and ringspun cotton cost slightly more but hold up noticeably longer.
·Denim — Quality selvedge denim ($100-200) can last 5-10 years of regular wear. Fast-fashion denim ($30) typically lasts 6-12 months.
·Priced around $30 (midpoint of under $50 for Apparel). At ~8 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 4 months — and falls to roughly 6¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.