Reviews & Articles
Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.
Meet the Maker: Elliot Organics
Welcome to the very first instalment in our ‘meet the maker’ series, where we’ll be offering a peek behind the scenes at some of the incredible brands on Buy Me...
Material stories: what is cotton?
Cotton is such a ubiquitous fabric, you probably haven’t given much thought to where it comes from. But aside from picturing fields of fluffy cotton-ball plants, how much do you really know about this natural fibre?
Material Stories: what is linen?
You might have noticed that we sell a lot of linen products, from clothes to pyjamas to bedding. And as specialists in long-lasting stuff, we have good reason to. For the first instalment of our ‘Material Stories’ series, we’re going to explore this remarkable textile: where it comes from, how sustainable it is and, of course, its long-term durability.
I wore these 'unbreakable' tights every day for a month!
I decided the only way to find out if they are actually as durable as they claim was to wear them a considerable amount. So for one month, I wore Sheertex every day.
Why make bags from… reclaimed fire hoses?
Have you ever come across our Elvis & Kresse range whilst browsing our long-lasting products? If the answer is yes - or perhaps you’re seeing them for the first time - you were probably intrigued by the words ‘reclaimed fire hose’. Well, it’s a pretty incredible story.
How we found our forever coat
We talk about the design, materials and construction of our buy for life Hackney Coat. Plus - top tips for winter coat shopping.
GROUNDTRUTH backpacks: tough, sleek and 100% recycled
From cutting-edge materials to a wide-open supply chain, we want to highlight all the ways in which this exciting new brand is doing things a little differently.
6 reasons why Buy Me Once loves linen
Exploring the numerous benefits of linen and why exactly we want to spend 100% of our time wrapped up in it.
Darn Tough: the last socks you'll ever need. Really.
We delve into what makes Darn Tough socks the best, from the merino wool thread, to the exceptional construction and mind-boggling lifetime guarantee.
Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen
We caught up with Rachel Ward, founder of Lüks Linen: makers of beautiful hand-loomed Turkish blankets, scarves, towels and robes. How is this independent brand coping with lockdown?
The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It
Buying durable products that last a lifetime keeps non-biodegradable materials out of landfill for as long as possible. But when we replace our unwanted clothes and shoes with better quality ones, or when the things we own just don’t work anymore, we need to be very mindful of how we go about disposing of them. Simply throwing away unwanted textiles with the usual rubbish won’t cut it.
Meet the Maker: Lowie
Lowie womenswear represents a love for traditional handicraft techniques, heritage elements, and an unwavering appreciation for the environment. Strong, chic and timeless, all Lowie garments incredibly come with a lifetime of free repairs!
