Last Forever Clothing Preview: Fall 2025
Own Less by Buying Better!
We are always on the lookout for clothing that fits our mantra of “own less by buying better.”
The idea started when we were introduced to Merino wool by companies Wool&Prince and Unbound Merino. Readers then pointed us to a small startup called Graphene-X. We tried some of their gear, went on a 10-day trip to Scotland to further test the idea, and now we are all-in on the concept!
This preview will highlight three companies that will help us accomplish the “own less” ethos.
Graphene-X, Wool&Prince, and UndrDog all make clothing with an emphasis on wearability, comfort, and quality. While they use different materials, they all make gear that wears well and lasts.
Graphene-infused fabric, Merino wool, and hemp are the kinds of materials found in clothing that perform in ways that traditional cotton, polyester, and other fabrics cannot. With these clothes made from those materials, we can wear them longer and wash them less.
Graphene-X AERO
We have gone on at length about Graphene-X’s fabric in past articles, but the AERO line is new. The idea behind AERO is “Smarter warmth with less bulk,” and is based on GRAPHTHERMAL™ fabrics.
GRAPHTHERMAL™ excels in heat retention. The graphene-enhanced fabric efficiently traps and redistributes body heat, ensuring optimal warmth in cold environments. The graphene aids in thermal management (back‑radiation, distribution) while the synthetic loft traps air.
The three new AERO pieces from Graphene-X are:
All three garments are made using a seamless construction, a technique that eliminates stitch lines and friction. The lines of these garments are clean, with a discreet black-on-black embroidered logo.
Wool & Prince
Our praise of the wonders of Merino wool started in 2018. After trying merino wool products from a few different vendors, Wool&Prince percolated to the top of our list. They were not the least expensive, but their basic products (t-shirts, polos, etc) were better constructed and lasted longer, period.
This Fall, we decided to see if some of their other items and newer offerings lived up to the core qualities of their base products. We’ll be checking out a pair of pants and a hoodie. Both made of 100% Merino wool.
Oh, why is the t-shirt on the list? Even though we said “own less,” who couldn’t use one more merino wool t-shirt?
UndrDog Hemp
“I had one goal – to create the World’s Strongest Shirt with a Lifetime Guarantee.”
Chuckie, Founder of UndrDog Hemp
Needless to say, when we heard about UndrDog Hemp’s T-shirts, we knew we had to check them out. RainyDayReaders can find the details here.
The shirt is NOT 100% hemp, because wearing 100% hemp shirts, according to UndrDog, is like wearing cardboard. Apparently, they are not comfortable, breathable, or practical for real life.
So, how would one go about making a strong, comfortable, and breathable shirt that can last a lifetime, all WITHOUT toxic chemicals? UndrDog discovered the secret: blend the hemp with bamboo…using 51% Hemp. 31% Bamboo. 18% Organic Cotton.
The idea was AWESOME. The problem was that no one had ever done it before. Fast forward a year,and DuraFlow™ was born. It is made possible by a patent-pending technology that blends hemp, bamboo, and organic cotton.
Durable, breathable, AND comfortable. Check check, and check.
Can we REALLY get rid of all of our other black cotton t-shirts? We are determined to find out!!!
FinalThoughts
We look at clothing in the Fall because it is really three-season gear (we wear it Fall, Winter, and Spring). It can be worn as designed in Fall and Spring, and during the Winter either as a base or an intermediate layer.
Thinking of the selection in this way helps with the whole “own less by buying better” approach. Not only do we now try to select gear made with higher-quality and more functional materials, but we also pick them with multi-seasonal flexibility in mind. Your budget will thank you, your closet will thank you, and the environment will thank you.
We’ll have a FirstUse/InTheWild follow-up of how these items perform at the end of Spring 2026.
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