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Patagonia Down Sweater
Patagonia · Apparel / Outerwear
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Patagonia Patagonia Down Sweater is 5.4x — it retails for $279 while its raw materials cost approximately $52.
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Retail price
$279
Raw materials
$52
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$81
5.4x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
3.4x
vs all-in cost
19%
materials share of price
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