Seems like I'm complaining a lot about "new" things that the BSA are doing. I'm sorry, but I guess I'm falling into the trap of most Scouters; things were better in my day.
The new uniforms were adopted probably about 5 years ago or so. I'm not quite sure when exactly, I just know that they were in use when I joined my current troop. They are made up nylon and cotton and are supposed to be great at sweat wicking and being better suited for outdoors. I say phooey on that. My friend had to replace his new uniform pieces twice in 3 years. I'm still wearing the shirt that I wore as a boy 15+ years ago!
I just came into some of these new uniforms. I inspected them and discovered that some of the "embroidered" parts are coming off. These uniforms are expensive! Why are they coming apart? Why are they more expensive, but cheaper made?
A Scout is supposed to be thrifty. How can one be thrifty if the uniforms are so expensive and yet wear out so quickly? If I'm going to fork over 20-30 bucks for clothes that I'm going to be camping in and working in, I want them to last and not fall apart after I wear them a few times. I will most likely continue wearing my old school stuff until it truly falls apart.
I think the BSA should reevaluate their uniforms and how they are made.
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