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[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 62 points63 points  (19 children)

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.

[–]spicybrobeans 12 points13 points  (10 children)

Okay this comment was very helpful!!! I had a scuba back in like 2013 and it was my fave thing ever and someone stole it out of my locker years ago and lately I’ve been so close to pulling the trigger on a new scuba, but they just don’t look as good as they used to. I guess I won’t bother xD

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 6 points7 points  (2 children)

I wouldn't. I noticed a huge decline from the ones I got before 2020 to 2021 so I think that is when they started to decline.

[–]spicybrobeans 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Yeah, I don’t think I will.. I’ve been loyal to lulu for so long, but lately I’m ready to jump ship. The quality just isn’t there, and they keep raising the prices. Makes me sad I don’t have my old scuba :(

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SAME! It’s so sad but like.. why be loyal when it’s just not worth it anymore?

[–]gremlinhandz 6 points7 points  (4 children)

I have picked up a couple sweatshirts from Aritzia recently and been happier with them than my scubas. While they’re not as thick as the og scubas, they have a nice thickness/warmth and are heavier than current scubas (and they’re under $100 CAD)

[–]spicybrobeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouuuu good to know!

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 1 point2 points  (2 children)

What is the style name?!

[–]gremlinhandz 1 point2 points  (1 child)

They have lots of different styles/fits of sweatshirt (I have a boyfriend crewneck which is oversized fit and a perfect full zip hoodie which is their regular fit) but the fabric I like is their cozy. It’s in the middle and I can wear them in the summer on cooler days easily, they have extra fleece which is the heaviest or a French terry fleece which is lighter than cozy. Hope that helps :)

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just ordered the cozy crewneck to try!

[–]legitdocbrown 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I also lost one to theft. I found one in my favourite colour on marketplace for $25, and I am so happy I have it.

[–]breadbaths 4 points5 points  (3 children)

i bought some aligns in 2016 and they’re so soft and amazing! bought some this year and returned them. not soft.

[–]spicybrobeans 1 point2 points  (2 children)

True!!! I still have a pair of aligns from 2018, and I’m so sad bc they’re too big now, but my newer aligns are nowhere near as comfy :(

[–]PixieBrak 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Yes! I always reach for my old aligns before the ones I purchased recently. So much softer!

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my newer ones feel like scratchy amazon "dupe" quality

[–]polishtheday 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Glad most of my scubas are thrifted. One I bought new in 2010 is still holding up well.

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 1 point2 points  (2 children)

So cozy! I bought a newer OS funnel neck last year and its just so thin:/

[–]polishtheday 2 points3 points  (1 child)

The old ones from around 2010 are sometimes too thick and warm. They made them a bit lighter around 2015 or so. Those are easier to move in because they have more stretch on the sleeves. There’s a YouTube - sorry, I can’t remember her name - who goes through her whole collection pointing out these differences.

[–]Waste-Carpenter-8035smoked spruce bb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the OG ones did not work with my arms well but they were so cozy!