Reviews & Articles

Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.

Meet the Maker: Maxwell Scott

For luxury bag makers Maxwell Scott, the worldwide lockdown has posed a particular challenge. This is because all their products are handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy from the highest-quality Italian leather.

We got in touch with them to find out how their supply chain has been affected and how they’re keeping their spirits lifted.

6 August 2024

Suri Toothbrush Unboxing and Review by Tara Button

At Buy Me Once, we're on a mission to discover and share products that are not just built to last but are also a step forward in sustainable living. Our CEO, Tara Button, had the delightful opportunity to unbox and test the Suri toothbrush… so what did she make of it?

23 February 2024

Meet the Maker: Elliot Organics

Welcome to the very first instalment in our ‘meet the maker’ series, where we’ll be offering a peek behind the scenes at some of the incredible brands on Buy Me...

20 April 2023

Material stories: what is cotton?

Cotton is such a ubiquitous fabric, you probably haven’t given much thought to where it comes from. But aside from picturing fields of fluffy cotton-ball plants, how much do you really know about this natural fibre?

31 March 2023

Material Stories: what is linen?

You might have noticed that we sell a lot of linen products, from clothes to pyjamas to bedding. And as specialists in long-lasting stuff, we have good reason to. For the first instalment of our ‘Material Stories’ series, we’re going to explore this remarkable textile: where it comes from, how sustainable it is and, of course, its long-term durability.

21 July 2022

Why make bags from… reclaimed fire hoses?

Have you ever come across our Elvis & Kresse range whilst browsing our long-lasting products? If the answer is yes - or perhaps you’re seeing them for the first time - you were probably intrigued by the words ‘reclaimed fire hose’. Well, it’s a pretty incredible story.

16 February 2022

How we found our forever coat

We talk about the design, materials and construction of our buy for life Hackney Coat. Plus - top tips for winter coat shopping.

4 January 2022

GROUNDTRUTH backpacks: tough, sleek and 100% recycled

From cutting-edge materials to a wide-open supply chain, we want to highlight all the ways in which this exciting new brand is doing things a little differently.

24 November 2020

6 reasons why Buy Me Once loves linen

Exploring the numerous benefits of linen and why exactly we want to spend 100% of our time wrapped up in it.

20 November 2020

Darn Tough: the last socks you'll ever need. Really.

We delve into what makes Darn Tough socks the best, from the merino wool thread, to the exceptional construction and mind-boggling lifetime guarantee.

7 July 2020

Shop Independent: Lüks Linen - Buy Me Once UK

Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen

We caught up with Rachel Ward, founder of Lüks Linen: makers of beautiful hand-loomed Turkish blankets, scarves, towels and robes. How is this independent brand coping with lockdown?

7 May 2020

The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It

Buying durable products that last a lifetime keeps non-biodegradable materials out of landfill for as long as possible. But when we replace our unwanted clothes and shoes with better quality ones, or when the things we own just don’t work anymore, we need to be very mindful of how we go about disposing of them. Simply throwing away unwanted textiles with the usual rubbish won’t cut it.

1 May 2020

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