as in wears out
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Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis.
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Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use.
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The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
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Below, Akinnuoye-Agbaje breaks down the climactic episode, explaining why Alamo decides to let Rue kill herself and why Bishop betrays him.
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“Wears down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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