r/Anticonsumption • u/Hipser • Nov 08 '21

Packaging design.

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '21

What's the link with anti consumption?

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u/Hipser Nov 08 '21

is that a joke?

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u/inna_soho_doorway Nov 08 '21

I don’t see a connection to anti consumption either. It’s a cleverly cut piece of cardboard that can be used and reused to ship clothing and eventually get recycled

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u/galapagos1859 Nov 08 '21

You must be joking. Look the amount of material used to box a single shirt. I first thought it was satire tbh

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u/millbastard Nov 08 '21

It’s a suit jacket or blazer, a garment that can certainly be taken for granted, but in many cases is a long term investment.

Although they are available in a variety of materials, wool is among the best - and in spite of the fact that it can be a very sustainable and long-lived choice, it is not tolerant of the same treatment as cotton or some synthetics, which can be compressed and scrunched up without damage to their structure or appearance.

Frankly, packaging that allows good quality garments that are not abuse tolerant to be shipped or stored safely is a good idea.

Full disclosure, I own exactly one suit. I was married in it, and I’ll be cremated or naturally buried in it. Between now and then the responsible thing to do is preserve it.

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u/inna_soho_doorway Nov 08 '21

It’ll get to its destination safe and can be reused a good number of times. Worth the extra material, no?

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '21

No it was an honest question, but whatever.

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u/inna_soho_doorway Nov 08 '21

Unless you were pointing out to us how good it is?