A Look At Men’s Suits Made in China

When it comes to menswear, there is little to help a man out in picking the best quality suit at the best price. So the Wall Street Journal took it upon themselves to seek out advice from known experts in menswear. This article brings to light how one company has shifted productions to China, believing that the country is now well-equipped and trained to create higher end suits. However China’s quality control reputation hasn’t been quite stellar since last year after a number of recalls from food to toys. So the WSJ put 4 suits to the test and asked a small panel of experts to determine which suit is made in China, and what details a man should look for in a good high quality suit.

The article highlights a good point about the importance of the finishing of a garment, it would appear since my post about the finishing at Teenflo does make a difference to determine high quality. Of course a $1,300 suit jacket versus a $400 suit jacket will surely yield a huge discrepancy in quality which lies in the details. And according to the WSJ, it looks like not even a $998 jacket made in Italy nor does the priciest, at $1495, equate the best of the best of suits! At that price range, it would be wise to try on a few brands before making such a hefty purchase.

Image credits: The Wall Street Journal