I guess the challenge with buying 8 suits over a year is that the elbows wear out on all of them at the same time. Curious what you all do with your jackets at that point?

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Yeah, that's my issue. I like the professionalism of the jacket on but it's going to be a costly replacement summer.

Are you sleeping on your elbows? I’ve had jackets for years that don’t show any wear

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you could try the ol’ elbow patch if the style allows. like a tan courdoroy patch on a lighter blue or taupe jacket might work.

next time don’t get anything softer than super 120s. 130s and up is just begging for trouble.

The 3 that have went are bespoke and definitely softer than I should have gotten.

I’ve worn suits for decades and never encountered this problem. Probably because I rarely put my elbows on a desk/table. Is the problem with your suit or your seat?

Seats vary based on clients

Also if you are talking true bespoke (like 4K+) they should not blow out in a year. Go back to your tailor and they should be able to help you mend

I have cheap suits and expensive suits and have never had elbows blow out period.

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My assumption would be that you sit/work with your jacket on, or are doing something else that requires your elbows to come in contact with a desk/hard surface. Like the others have mentioned, I would start by taking the jacket off while sitting
It’s curious though that you’ve worn out 8 jackets in a year at the same rate. I have jackets with fabrics ranging from 120s to 150s and haven’t encountered this problem

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