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this post was submitted on 08 Apr 2024
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Buy it for Life
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A place to share practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last, with an emphasis on upcycled and sustainable products!
Guidelines:
Things that are well-made and durable (even if they won't last a lifetime) are A-Okay!
Unlike that other BIFL place, Home-made and DIY items are encouraged here, as long as some form of instruction is included in the body of the post.
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A limited amount of self-promotion is accepted, IF the item you are selling aligns with this criteria:
- The item must be made with sustainable or recycled materials.
- If electronic in some way, the item must be open-source.
- The item must be user-serviceable (if applicable).
- You cannot be a large corporation.
- The post must be clearly marked with a [Self Promotion] tag in your title.
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I don't really think socks can be a BIFL item. Darn tough is definitely one of my favorites, but I've worn through pairs. Merino is a weak fiber (which is what makes it soft), so it wears out. I've got some pairs where the nylon structure of the sock is intact, but the wool itself has been abraded away. Yes, I could swap them for new ones, but I don't want to exploit a company who is trying to do things right.
There's a few companies making good, made in America wool socks. Farm to Feet, Camel City mill, grip6, a decent part of smartwool's portfolio, and probably a few others.
I guess the whole point isn't actually things that last forever, it's things that reach the optimum of longevity, eco friendliness, and performance.
BIFL in for this community can mean that literally, as in it will last your entire life, but also includes what you described. Fully agree!