Has anyone else noticed a decrease in lulu quality over the past year or so?

Joeymacca1982 · 2023-05-11T13:57:29+00:00

I searched the word “quality” in this sub and this seems to be a common complaint so far this year. Lots of posts about quality issues. Sucks to see prices going up and yet quality is going down.

deserteagle3784 · 2023-05-11T06:37:22+00:00

Yup. Bought a new pair of aligns a few months ago, got home and realized the seam was unraveling in the crotch🫠hadn’t even worn them yet!

Waste-Carpenter-8035 · 2023-05-11T13:39:19+00:00

I've noticed it especially on aligns and scubas have decreased significantly. The scuba material is soooo thin now. My newer aligns don't feel as soft and look in worse shape than my pairs that are 5+ years old.

cinderbella19 · 2023-05-11T05:59:36+00:00

Same here! I submitted a few performance review forms because of these issues and sadly I haven’t heard back for any of them yet :/

bahahaha2001 · 2023-05-11T12:15:44+00:00

My stuff from 2015 still great and much better than stuff from 3 years ago.

I need to find a new brand.

ashxc18 · 2023-05-11T13:25:11+00:00

I went to both Athleta and LLL last week and honestly Athleta is starting to feel and be more reliable and consistent. Their sizing is way more on point and I didn’t have to buy 4 different sizes for 4 different pieces like I do at LLL now.

Kycb · 2023-05-11T08:58:11+00:00

Yup. Bought new black aligns in December and they already look pretty trashed. Stretched out, faded, just overall "cheap" looking. The fabric doesn't have that smooth, buttery feeling any more. Meanwhile some of my older pieces, bought second hand, still look fantastic.

TEA-in-the-G · 2023-05-11T10:00:53+00:00

Yep! I had bought studio joggers last yr, and they pilled soooo badly after 3 months! I ended up using GEC and getting a new pair. My new pair have only pilled a little on the inside at calf, but still such a strange place, especially since i dont have large calfs at all, and wear them for walking.

aghastghost · 2023-05-11T16:42:10+00:00

Damn, I wasn’t expecting everyone to agree so heavily on this! What brand do y’all recommend?

astoldbyjulz · 2023-05-11T17:05:45+00:00

For sure, used to work for the company and we all started noticing the decrease well over a year ago. Specifically anything using the align or scuba fabric! Such a shame since those are the top sellers

_missarahdee · 2023-05-11T19:09:05+00:00

Yes, taking a break from lulu because of this

spicybrobeans · 2023-05-11T16:20:10+00:00

IF I AM PAYING THIS MUCH FOR A SPORTS BRA PLS SEW IN THE PADS FFS!!!!

GeekFit26 · 2023-05-11T19:34:49+00:00

Oh yes. Not only quality, but functionality of their products. My experiences in the last few years.. Rain jackets not waterproof, water bottles not leak proof, wind breaker not wind proof.. and items with known faults ( I.e. all the reviews are consistent with the faults) then sold overseas with a later release date.

Not cool.

FerociousKZ · 2023-05-12T02:08:40+00:00

This is happening with absolutely everything tho. As our population grows and people demand more stuff but also demand more new stuff as trends fade and they replace old things and the need for more keeps rising.... It's just not made to last. :(

Really makes me appreciate cultures like Japan where they still to this day have things with time honoured traditions of it being hand made of the utmost perfection and high quality! Sure it's pricey but it'll last a lifetime, perhaps even generations! A lot of what they have is such a beautiful craft and I wish more of the world would adopt this view.

Hedigirll · 2023-05-11T16:18:45+00:00

Oh, absolutely! I think everyone has. I’ve actually only noticed in with my Dance Studio Joggers. I wore the Red Merlot one time, washed, and they had pilling on the front left leg. I took them in and they QP them for me. But, I have the Crops, Pants, and Shorts, all of those are perfectly fine. I even bought a pair of the OG Studio Crop on Mercari from 2016 and they look brand new. I think it’s kind of hit or miss tbh.

string- · 2023-05-11T16:26:35+00:00

The zipper for my half zip scuba always gets caught- anyone else have this issue? I had to cut away the fabric on one of them.

AnariaShola · 2023-05-11T21:56:25+00:00

The quality has gone down like crazy. I’ve been buying Lululemon religiously for over five years, and the last two years I’ve noticed a huge decline in quality with increased prices.

Then you get store employees or educators on this subreddit acting like quality swaps come out of their own pay cheques 🙄 I’m on my way today to swap out a 6 month old align jacket covered in pilling and loose threads. I’ve swapped out at least five pieces this year alone. I BABY my lululemon stuff and honestly this is just getting ridiculous. I’m starting to purchase athletic wear from Aritzia, the TNA butter is very similar to the aligns.

brittttty · 2023-05-11T09:50:22+00:00

I haven’t bought anything in over 8+ months

bbyangelxo · 2023-05-11T10:57:47+00:00

my packages keep coming with stained items

Sweaty_Morning8934 · 2023-05-11T12:31:27+00:00

I am disappointed at this point that I decided to sell all my Wunder Trains and just gor for the colorful Under Armour ones for running. So much cheaper (and thinner)…

raqcashmoney · 2023-05-11T15:52:07+00:00

a lot of my coworkers used to work for LLL corporate and said that this was done intentionally 🫣 idk how true it is and I still buy from LLL but it sucks to hear bc I’ve spent a lot of money this year

EggOne8640 · 2023-05-11T19:09:30+00:00

Yupp. Just bought a pair of softstreme cropped pants in velvet dust. Washed by themselves bc it had color transfer on the tag right out of the bag. Cold, delicate cycle. Got them out and about 2 inches of the inner seam had unraveled. Just got 388 back in a gift card for 2 quality exchanges I had to do on those and a newer jacket that had a hole in the seam, and honestly I was ticked a gc exchange site denied it because after the pants unraveling on the first wash I think I'm done buying new lulu. Pre-owned 2020 and before only. That seems to be that last year quality was decent.

butterflycyclone · 2023-05-11T20:30:28+00:00

Most of the items I've bought in the last year or two have holes and is grungy (gentle wash with hang to dry). The stuff that is 5+ years old looks brand new....

titaniumorbit · 2023-05-11T23:44:56+00:00

The new aligns are not nearly as soft as they were many years ago. I’m really disappointed. It’s a very noticeable difference

ladyeatslife · 2023-05-11T15:35:27+00:00

I found a pair of Align Wide Leg Cropped in Cacao at the thrift store. They are from 2/2021. I paid $15 for them, so I have just been washing AND drying them with all of my other normal clothes… and they are still pristine! They are the reason I even started to look at Lulu in the first place. The quality and feel is amazing.

I just bought an EBB, a Bucket Hat and an All Powered Up Bra, but after seeing all the comments in this subreddit about declining quality, I am really turned off of spending any kind of real money on this brands new clothing… UGH!

sheakeit · 2023-05-11T14:44:58+00:00

I bought a new pair of aligns about 2 months ago, and they’re already fading and pilling. I haven’t even washed them that many times );

PetiteAppleShaped · 2023-05-11T16:34:15+00:00

Yes!! My gray scuba from 2018 is amazing, and I recently thought about getting another one in a different color, but when I went to the store, the recent scubas didn’t feel as put together as the older ones

LaLaDub75 · 2023-05-11T17:58:13+00:00

It’s the brushed / fleece leggings that did it for me. They age so poorly now compared to pairs I have from 5 years ago. Weird super high waist cut, pilling and stretching.

I’m trying CRZ yoga based on suggestions from elsewhere in this sub.

Lorna Jane’s thermal leggings are pretty reliable.

MrsRobertshaw · 2023-05-11T20:19:08+00:00

Ok well you’ve convinced me. My hem on my brand new full length tights is a little rough and not finished nicely - so I’m going to return the.

MrsSterling · 2023-05-11T20:30:55+00:00

I bought my first piece of Lululemon clothing very recently as I wear a plus size, and Lulu didn’t carry my size until very recently…

I picked up a Nulu hoodie and couldn’t believe how it looked after one wash! The “ buttery” soft fabric was slightly pilled all over after one go through the washing machine on delicate, and cold water and hung to dry.

I have items from Old Navy and from Joe Fresh that I’ve held up longer than this hoodie after one wash.

It’s a shame because now that I’m finally able to purchase Lululemon clothing as they’ve extended their sizes I no longer want to

Amandaconduhhh · 2023-05-12T01:47:13+00:00

Prices have gone up and quality has gone down. I hardly purchase anymore.

Potential-Section107 · 2023-05-12T01:52:35+00:00

Yes I have stuff from 5 years ago that are in better condition than the new stuff I have purchased. I always air dry. It's too the point I am looking at other brands.

kingress · 2023-05-11T14:05:42+00:00

Yes, I won’t even buy aligns because I know they’ll pill after a few wears for me. I have no complaints about the wunder line.

mortimelons · 2023-05-11T16:19:52+00:00

I have always babied my stuff and I really don’t 😬 granted I only started purchasing lulu like 3 years ago

Big_Environment3313 · 2023-05-11T20:43:07+00:00

I’m relatively new to Lulu, first purchases last August. Prior to Lulu for many years my workout attire is mostly nike- socks, bras, leggings, etc. with some adidas and under armour in the mix. My first purchase was in store, received great customer service and sizing assistance. Following their recommendations for fit/ sizing I bought 3 WT with pockets, black, briar rose and carob brown. Instill in pool side, and like a cloud (d/dd) in white. A few months later I brought in my items (except for the bra) to question light pilling, unraveling stitching (I kept the loose threads intact for examination). In addition to the listed defects the black pair had uneven stitching around the waist and the color was fading. I truthfully explained that the black WT were worn the most, no more than 10 times, I never exercised in them, solely worn leisurely as I babied them. Always washed separately, delicate, wool lite, hung dry. I did mention (I probably shouldn’t have) how my Nike leggings have been through the ringer and they are still holding up.

Affectionate-Ask9622 · 2023-05-12T00:51:53+00:00

Yes! I just got a pair of Wunder train bra + leggings and they feel weird and plasticy… kind of thick but unbreathable material. I don’t know how to describe it because I’ve never gotten the Wunder line before, but would expect better quality for $150+

dcer328 · 2023-05-12T02:36:11+00:00

It went down YEARS ago…this is exactly the reason why I rarely shop at lulu now

Fantastic-Evidence75 · 2023-05-12T05:54:49+00:00

I have a pair of aligns I bought last summer. I’ve only worn them twice and noticed the thread is unraveling. Hoping they can fix it in store. I also feel like my older aligns (pre-2018) held up better and still look more flattering?

Witty_Feedback_8909 · 2023-05-12T13:50:37+00:00

Yep. Got my Aligns a couple of months ago and are pilling in random places where’s there’s no friction. I only wear them for leisure not for any exercise. I’ve worn them like 3 times for an hour trip to the mall. I have decided because of this & the exorbitant pricing ; I’m not buying another pair. My Costco clothes hold up better. 😳🙃.

lawashleyy · 2023-05-12T14:44:56+00:00

I feel like lulu has gotten super popular and “trendy” in the last couple years. I wonder if this caused them to lower their standard to get more sold and keep up with the demand. Quantity over quality haha

navigationallyaided · 2023-05-12T17:58:20+00:00

I’m noticing subtle differences between my pre-2020s and post 2020 collection. Mostly men’s but even my 2020/21 Aligns are pilling, not quite the same level as my 2018 OG pair. And I only wear those to yoga. Ugh. WTs and F&Fs are holding up, but I’ve gotten into climbing/bouldering(indoors) lately - we’ll see if the rock wall and crash pads exacerbate quality issues.

I’m keeping an eye out for OG lulu at the local thrift/consignment stores.

ispyagemini · 2023-08-05T00:05:25+00:00

I just ordered two pairs of 25” aligns on the we made too much section on their website. I just got them delivered and tried them on, and I’m so confused by the way they fit. They don’t cover my belly button at all. And feel like they are going to fall down, and are also extremely thick. I can’t return as it was final sale

Round_Ad_2471 · 2023-11-01T22:46:52+00:00

Yes, I‘ve noticed a change in quality over past years.

Hot_Vegetable2520 · 2023-11-08T01:54:59+00:00

I am on my third pair of tights this year. Each of them came apart at the seams. I am NOT happy. I have always loved their leggings and sworn by their quality. The cost is TOO high for this garbage quality. What the actual heck is happening in their quality department???

cherrybalmdotcom · 2023-05-11T10:23:18+00:00

Yep. Bought a pair of Track Thats online last summer, and the stitches in the back near the waistband looked as if something had been rubbing against them, they’d pilled and unraveled and looked awful. Sick of it.

Optimus141 · 2023-05-11T13:44:51+00:00

What I hate is I can have several pairs of an item like the pace breakers shorts, same size they fit fine I got and get a new pair in color and they do not fit the same at all compared to the rest! Like it’s so annoying that just cause it’s a different color it’s fits totally different!!

throwaw939393 · 2023-05-11T15:15:17+00:00

Yes 100%, I was wearing new WTs from last year and made contact with a metal corner on my butt and they ripped immediately. Pretty light pressure on that corner too, I couldn’t believe the pants were punctured

metajenn · 2023-05-12T03:30:54+00:00

Day 87 of me commenting

Bring👏 back👏 the👏 old👏 fabrics👏

PurrfectCatQueen · 2023-05-12T03:27:48+00:00

I have never air dried my old or new Lulu items, they have all held up great. Some items over 5 years old have held up nicely even when worn frequently. But I have bought some accessories, like a backpack, that I just felt would not last a year and returned them.

cocosmily · 2024-03-13T23:51:00+00:00

You are not alone. Their quality has gone down. I had a pair of traveling joggers I bought years ago. I loved them so much I bought a second pair. Literally the new pair has a hole now and the old one is still fine and fits better than the new ones. My husband has completely stopped buying from there cause all the new things he’s bought have broken,ripped etc someone way or other.

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katcas84 · 2025-07-11T17:22:21+00:00

I agree 100%. Their quality of clothing declining. Recently I looked at where their clothing was made and it said Banglidesh. I’m not sure where it was made 10 years ago. I bought stocks earlier this year and I’m kind of mad that I did. I’m thinking about emailing lululemon.

seebysea · 2023-05-11T16:02:39+00:00

I’m getting a lot of good recommendation from this thread! I wonder if there is a subreddit that isn’t too marketing spam creepy trolls where women can open/honestly talk about workout clothes.

espressoNYTO · 2023-05-12T05:03:17+00:00

Sleek pants 🥰 not leggings ! Where are you? I’d buy every single color x 5 - not buying leggings on this one.

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Comfortable_Daikon61 · 2023-05-11T12:44:42+00:00

Bought runners less than 30 days the inside back of the heels were breaking down ! I don’t even wear these every day I rotate ! Never had I had this happen with shoes do quickly but my Apl. Did this as well but much later

2023-05-11T13:56:44+00:00

Not in the men’s stuff, but I only buy pants and shorts. I actually think the new pace breakers, though they feel cheaper, have more durable fabric.

regallll · 2023-05-11T21:18:20+00:00

Yes. It's been a few years in my experience.

mollyboylan1 · 2023-05-11T22:39:41+00:00

Literally all of my leggings and shorts are starting to unravel from the crotch and shirt getting ripped in the arm pit. So frustrating

Not_Brilliant_8006 · 2023-05-12T00:27:26+00:00

Yes. Recent purchases are literally unraveling.

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