The lifespan of a garment depends entirely on the fabric, how the garment fits you, your lifestyle, how often you wear it, and how you care for it.  We use all natural fibers with no synthetic coatings or finishes, which will of course break down over time. That’s why we select them—so they don’t remain in our landfills, oceans, and soil for millenia. The cost of this environmental benefit is—unlike synthetic materials or synthetic blends, or even natural fibers treated with chemical coatings or finishes—natural fibers degrade with wear.  Based on a wear-frequency of once every two weeks, our garments should easily last for years with appropriate care. However, wearing a garment that fits more snugly than intended, wearing a delicate fabric in harsh conditions, washing frequently at high temperatures, *not* washing frequently enough, or not washing before storing can all contribute to premature wear. Our products are not intended to last forever, and I think that’s how all products should be designed. Manufacturing defects and damages are almost always evident upon arrival, and if you think something’s wrong when you receive your item, let us know right away and we’ll take care of it. However, if you have had your garment for a while and think it’s breaking down more quickly than it should, e-mail us and we’ll see what we can do.