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[–] GuntPunt 0 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago  (edited ago)

You could weigh both pairs, but you would need something like a package scale. You can find out how much a ream of denim costs and use a program (or simple geometry) to see how many patterns you could cut out of it. After a certain size, they need a special larger size ream that is way more expensive, because it takes a specialized textile machine. This is why all the mega-fatties complain about not having cheap clothes in their size. The amount of stitching also increases costs of course. Longer / more fasteners also raises costs. Another big factor is that fat doesn't produce a standard shape. Most skeletons look the same, you just adjust for height etc... the more fat, the more variety in shape between consumers. It makes it uneconomical to mass-produce fat ass clothes.

I remember seeing (I think here on FPH) a really good blog post by some shitlord in the fashion industry explaining all these things. Not sure where to find it though, I did a quick search.

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[–] theepilepticferret 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

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[–] Little_Florist [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is everything I ever wanted. Thank you.

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[–] GuntPunt 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That's it! I knew someone would have it. Thanks ferret!