How often do you replace your basics?

badabing106 · 11-07-2020 9:23pm #1

Socks, t shirts and underwear

I was surprised to read that 6 months seems to be recommended time by most health experts

11-07-2020 9:26pm

badabing106 wrote: »

Socks, t shirts and underwear

Normally every few months but haven’t got a thing since Christmas because of C19 with shops being so dangerous. The jocks especially are getting fairly ragged.

Muahahaha · 11-07-2020 10:52pm

I buy jocks and winter socks in October and then jocks and summer socks in March. I always buy black socks even though they are just really really really really really dark blue.

Capt'n Midnight · 11-07-2020 11:07pm

badabing106 wrote: »

I was surprised to read that 6 months seems to be recommended time by most health experts

6 months :eek:

I replace mine every week with washed ones.

Whether I need to or not.

Eduard Khil · 11-07-2020 11:08pm

When they shatter

Overheal · 11-07-2020 11:18pm

don't replace what isn't broke.

today however, I did actually choose to do away with a t-shirt as old as I am, an ancient Seattle Mariners tee from the 1980s, the emblem almost completely washed off now, its just too tattered to wear any longer.

Socks wear out so fast I just have taken to wearing sandals mainly :pac:

Strumms · 11-07-2020 11:23pm

When the wear out as in lose color or shape or the quality of the material goes south.... no date on it.

Ubbquittious · 11-07-2020 11:32pm

badabing106 wrote: »

Socks, t shirts and underwear

I was surprised to read that 6 months seems to be recommended time by most health experts

Ha? what in the feck are health experts recommending that for? Most stuff I have is years old. Is this thread intended for people who don't bother washing their clothes and after 3 months there is so much grime and dead skin embedded into the fabric it has to be replaced?

The odd time I buy socks that only last 3 to 6 months but I make a point of never buying that type again

Edgware · 11-07-2020 11:49pm

Once every six months whether they need it or not

machiavellianme · 11-07-2020 11:53pm

Buy quality and it'll last years. Most of my stuff is in its 2nd decade.
Fast fashion is a con.

the beer revolu · 12-07-2020 9:11am

Months?
What is this crazy talk?

I have some pairs of shorts that are 20 years old. They get thrown out when they have holes or the elasticity is gone.

Socks when they have holes - usually takes a couple of years. I only wear black socks and buy about 15 pairs of the same. Bamboo is very soft and durable. Will be changing out all the socks soon.

Why would you throw out perfectly intact socks or jocks?

ILoveYourVibes · 12-07-2020 9:17am

badabing106 wrote: »

Socks, t shirts and underwear

I was surprised to read that 6 months seems to be recommended time by most health experts

Whenever i have the chance to buy socks underwear t shirts etc i do....i never have enough

bras ...hmmp every 3 months ..

Pauliedragon · 12-07-2020 9:19am

I have jocks that are probably over a decade old. I thought that was normal. They serve a purpose they aren't a fashion item. Maybe I'm a bit odd.

circadian · 12-07-2020 9:26am

Muahahaha wrote: »

I buy jocks and winter socks in October and then jocks and summer socks in March. I always buy black socks even though they are just really really really really really dark blue.

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I'd say it's new buys every 6 months with a clear out but some of my cacks and socks are at least a year old but in great condition. Probably the ones at the bottom that rarely get worn.

0ph0rce0 · 12-07-2020 9:30am

When they fall apart. Like someone else mentioned why would you throw stuff away that's perfectly fine???? That's ****ing stupid.

Everyone has more than one pair of each I'd imagine.

Let's say you have 10 pairs of jocks and 10 pairs of socks and you wear one pair of each a day (obviously some days you might use more) if wearing on a rotational basis, that's like each pair gets worn about 3 times a month. Why the **** would you throw them away after 6 months months.

Surely jocks and socks last more than 18 wears before they need changing???

Alun · 12-07-2020 9:30am

I replace stuff, all stuff not just clothes, when it wears out, or breaks.

the beer revolu · 12-07-2020 9:39am

Mrs. Beer has taken to creatively repairing clothes. She's given new life and character to a couple of pairs of jeans of mine and some hoodies - I love the repaired clothes.

But for some reason, I draw the line at repairing socks and jocks. She had taken to repairing her own girl shorts, though.

I've come to the conclusion that, apart from socks and jocks, I, in reality, don't need any more clothes for the rest of my life.
I've no doubt that I will buy some clothes in the future but I really won't need to.

PhilOssophy · 12-07-2020 9:40am

I tend to get about 6 months out of them, I wash them then and decide whether I can get any longer out of them.

the beer revolu · 12-07-2020 9:43am

Que multiple people cracking the exact same, lame joke.

gifted · 12-07-2020 9:48am

Ah lads....jocks and socks are to be worn until they fall apart or fall down.......it's a bit like bed sheets....you change them when they crack ..none of this every week ****e.

_Brian · 12-07-2020 9:56am

Replacing stuff every six months is just stupid consumerism.

Stuff here is replaced when it’s needed.

T shirts / polos could last 6-8 years.
Have a few sweatshirts that are older but they just get used for workwear.

I’d say I have shirts that are 25 years old, they are something I’d only wear occasionally.

Seamai · 12-07-2020 10:01am

I'd buy a few new jocks a couple of times a year.
I probably have about 25 to 30 wearable ones in the drawer. I tend to favour the trunks/midway type. The first sign of wear for me is usually a hole at the seam in the crotch towards the back of my ballsack, then it's the bin. My trousers all go threadbare in the same place, my partner says it must me the way I walk.

Montage of Feck · 12-07-2020 10:04am

What health experts? Sounds complete bs.

Man with broke phone · 12-07-2020 10:04am

This is like an advert for idiots to run out to replace all their socks and jocks because Penny's are trying to get rid of their summer stock due to covid 19.

I have a drawer full of jocks and a drawer or two full of socks, sometimes I fire pairs in the bin and sometimes I buy pairs in the shop, I never throw out good ones and I never buy bad ones.

Health experts me hole.

Montage of Feck · 12-07-2020 10:07am

To think we are being guilt tripped into higher taxes yet mindless throwaway consumerism is not being addressed.

s1ippy · 12-07-2020 10:15am

The only clothes I've bought in the last three years have been a cap to keep the sun off my face and some cloth masks in the last few months.

There's categorically no way you need to throw clothes out because you've had them 6 months. I have items of clothing that are 15 years old. I even have one pair of underwear that have a hole in them, but they're my most comfortable pair so I stitched them up and still wear them. I did the same to a couple of nice pairs of socks that got holes. Poor quality ones or ones I didn't like wearing, I'll throw out when they get worn through but when I find ones I like, I'm getting as much use as possible out of them. I usually repurpose any t-shirts that get holes.

Wearing comfy underclothes improves any day tenfold though.

Graham · 12-07-2020 10:16am

badabing106 wrote: »

Socks, t shirts and underwear

I was surprised to read that 6 months seems to be recommended time by most health experts

Somebody should tell the 'health experts' that most people wash their socks n jocks.

:pac:

Which medical journal published the Jock n Socks Health review?

arybvtcw0eolkf · 12-07-2020 10:18am

Well I don't wear underwear, I can't actually remember the last time I bought or wore some so I'd mark them down as a never.

Socks would be every few weeks, I run a lot so I go through socks fairly quickly. Plus I love the feel of new socks, esp in work.

T-shirts not too often actually. I don't wear t-shirt for fashion, they're either work t-shirts or I'm training in them. Some T-shirts I won't throw out, either they're from races I've done or T-shirts I've bought when oversea's with the United Nations and some T-shirts I got at Judo events. None of these can never be replaced.

Mr Meanor · 12-07-2020 10:21am

In this case,
Health Expert is probably an Opinion Piece by so and so, the new in-depth journalism.

Graham · 12-07-2020 10:23am

Mr Meanor wrote: »

In this case,
Health Expert is probably an Opinion Piece by so and so, the new in-depth journalism.

Published in the latest Penneys flyer.

Capt'n Midnight · 12-07-2020 10:27am

Idle Passerby wrote: »

I only recently threw out a pair of knickers I bought in Australia 16 years ago! They were on regular rotation all that time. I found the clothes in Oz were expensive but really good quality. I've also bought knickers that only lasted a month or two.

regular rotation

Normal then back to front then inside out ?

Sure saves a lot of trips to the washing machine.

Gruffalux · 12-07-2020 10:33am

Barrett Mealy Metal wrote: »

Well I don't wear underwear, I can't actually remember the last time I bought or wore some so I'd mark them down as a never.

.

In your case then the question would be how often do you replace your trousers!
Plus I can only presume you are a highly trained zip ninja.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 12-07-2020 10:44am

Gruffalox wrote: »

In your case then the question would be how often do you replace your trousers!
Plus I can only presume you are a highly trained zip ninja.

A zip ninja lol

I rarely wear casual trousers actually.

I'm a soldier so I'm in uniform most days, I've more pairs than I can count so they're fresh most days, otherwise I'm either in cycling lyrca, running shorts, Judo suit or a wetsuit for open water swimming.. Just be thankful I don't wear Speedo swim trunks lol.

Lounging around the gaff is mostly Dunnes baggy sweat bottoms or Pennys lounge wear.

Poochie05 · 12-07-2020 10:52am

Montage of Feck wrote: »

To think we are being guilt tripped into higher taxes yet mindless throwaway consumerism is not being addressed.

We can address mindless consumerism ourselves by not buying in to it

These 'experts' give actual experts a bad name, it’s no wonder we have likes of uk government ministers saying we've had enough of experts

milehip · 12-07-2020 10:53am

machiavellianme wrote: »

Buy quality and it'll last years. Most of my stuff is in its 2nd decade.
Fast fashion is a con.

10 year old skids and socks? Where do you shop NASA?

KilOit · 12-07-2020 10:54am

Throw out boxers when they turn into skimpy mini skirts and socks when my big toe sticks out it cutting of my blood supply

12-07-2020 11:15am

When they totally fall apart for socks and underwear so years, though I would be gradually adding to socks and throwing away rather than a big cull and replacement. T-shirts just graduate to farm/around the house wear when they lose shape etc and then graduate to use in bed when they really get bad. It’s very rare I’d throw away a t-shirt have them years and years.

Capt'n Midnight · 12-07-2020 11:25am

For those who change socks before they need to.

It's one item homeless people need, so donate them if possible.

NewbridgeIR · 12-07-2020 11:56am

Replacing every 6 months is crazy.

I wear boxers; they last 4-5 years generally. Socks - would replenish maybe every 18 months.

I do a wash every fortnight and for convenience, tumble-dry the boxers & socks, I am sure the socks would last longer if hung to dry but that’s extremely tedious.

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