Clothes put to the test

March 14, 2012, 6:21 pm Madeleine Kennard Today Tonight

Not everyone has the same taste in clothes, but almost everyone owns the wardrobe staples - a classic white button-up shirt and a pair of jeans.

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These basic items can vary dramatically in price and quality, and they've been put to the test with the help of the CSIRO's material testing lab.

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