“Their quality has been going downhill for awhile now.”
I have two Carhartt jackets, both of which I bought about 15 years ago. They are still my go-to coats for outside work. Yes, they have faded to a whitish yellow, and are quite frayed at the cuffs; but I wear them for their utility quality, not for a fashion statement. I’m in my early 70s, so they’ll likely last me until I give up the ghost (in any event, I will not buy new ones).
Yep they used to be good. Hubby goes through work clothes like nothing due to being in the trades.