Bring back "Made in Korea" Please.
I own over forty ASRV pieces and have always been extremely satisfied, almost to the point of jokingly considering the brand a religion. Over the years, I have never hesitated to pay a premium price for a premium feel and a premium product. However, the quality is no longer what I have come to expect. The fabric feel, fit, and stitching now feel noticeably less premium than usual. I am experiencing clear sizing inconsistencies compared to identical models that I already own and that fit me perfectly, with the same exact "DSG". At first i thought it was an isolated issues but it was unfortunately not. In recent orders, I have noticed discrepancies of several inches and different fits between identical models, which is unacceptable at a premium price point. I have also observed that the Tetra-Lite fabric has recently lost its usual flexibility and softness, particularly at the waistband. The inner waistband stitching is completely different from what I am used to with ASRV joggers. There is now a rigid, non-stretch hem that feels uncomfortable and significantly reduces waistband comfort. I would also like to point out that all of the ASRV pieces I consider truly “premium”, and that fully met my expectations, are manufactured in Korea. In my most recent orders, the majority of items were labeled as manufactured in Vietnam or Thailand, and all of the problematic items fall into this category. This pattern is difficult to ignore. I am greatly disappointed with my recent orders. I have just completed a return for two out of the three items purchased. The only reason I did not return the third item is because it was marked as final sale. If it were possible, I would return it as well, but I prefer not to dispute the return or request an exception. Given these experiences, I am now seriously questioning any future online purchases from ASRV without being able to try the items first. As a Canadian customer, this effectively means limiting myself to what local retailers carry, which is extremely disappointing given the breadth of the ASRV lineup and the level of loyalty I have had toward the brand.