Last Updated: 2025-03-21Yesterday, my friend Sana shared her frustration with me regarding a winter coat she had purchased just last week for approximately ¥1500 (US$230). To her dismay, the coat had already faded, and regrettably, some of her other light-colored garments had also become stained after washing. Understandably, she was quite upset and strongly suspected a quality issue with her new coat. It...