"FABRIC SELECTION ~ Choose comfort over appearance. Choose fabrics within your personal style category. Choose high quality fabrics for longer wear. Remember that a higher price does not necessarily indicate higher quality fabric. It may reflect branding. Poor quality fabric is never a good option, no matter how low the price. Read labels. An expensive item with a high content of synthetic fibers indicates that the manufacturer has cut costs on fabric. Feel the fabric. Even with natural fibers, it's possible for a manufacturer to cut corners. Does it feel thin, brittle and rough? Finer fabrics feel smooth, soft and substantial. Thin fabric (not equal to lightweight) never lasts long. The higher the fiber content, the longer the garment is going to last. Look for tightly packed, dense fibers. Stretch knot fabrics in an inconspicuous spot. It should bounce right back to its original shape. If it doesn't, expect the garment to appear stretched out and misshapen after a few wearings."

- theconceptwardrobe.com