/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8703402
Since off-brand & even brand can be hit or miss, your best bet is to check around for reviews for the pieces you want to buy.

If you want clothing that's going to be durable and last, stick with pieces made with 100% cotton, linen, and wool. If you shop taobao, look out for items listed as "cotton textured", as its usually low quality polyester or some type of blend.

Fabric names in Chinese & Japanese.

Chinese
Cotton 棉
Hemp/linen/flax 麻
Wool 羊毛

Japanese
Cotton コットン or 綿
Hemp/linen/flax リネン or 麻
Wool ウール or 羊毛


For me the best quality brands are: SM2, Crisp, Cawaii, & Par Avion.
Japanese mori brands are dying off, reverting to natural or other styles, so soon taobao, thrifting, or buying from natural brands will be the only option.