Poor quality scapular

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I have been wearing a green scapular for about a month, and already part of the image has worn off. I realize these things are cheaply made, but even so it is disappointing. I don’t subject it to heavy usage - I remove it when doing heavy yard work so that it won’t get soaked with sweat, as I have learned from past experience that can hasten its deterioration. I do have a tendency to reach inside my shirt occasionally to touch it, as I find it comforting to be reminded of its presence. I wouldn’t expect such light touches to rub off the image.

There was no indication on the packaging of where it was manufactured. Has anyone else had similar complaints? Any suggestions about the best place to obtain scapulars? I don’t know if some are better manufactured than others.
 
Me myself, I’m wearing Blessed Medal.
But I think there’s a friend of mine put the scapular in his wallet.
As for where to buy, isn’t it easier to go to a Catholic Shop and check the scapular yourself before buying it?
Just my suggestion.
 
Green scapulars do not have to be worn. They can be put in your pocket or wallet.

They can also be put under the mattress of a loved one you are praying for;.
 
akka said:
As for where to buy, isn’t it easier to go to a Catholic Shop and check the scapular yourself before buying it?
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But how would you check? Just looking at the scapular in its package, you have no way to tell how it will handle wear over time, how quickly it will deteriorate.
 
Dorothy said:
Green scapulars do not have to be worn. They can be put in your pocket or wallet.
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True. I put mine in my pocket in situations where I expect to be sweating a lot. It’s just that I like to wear it and I find a certain comfort and spiritual encouragement from feeling it there. I realize also that a scapular is not a magic talisman, it makes no difference if it is a little worn or faded. But when I put it on in the morning I like to look at the image of Our Lady, and already the face is completely rubbed off. The funny thing is that the image on the other side is intact - I would have expected them to wear down at the same rate.
Dorothy said:
They can also be put under the mattress of a loved one you are praying for;.
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Yes, and I have done so for one person already 🙂
 
louisak said:
I have been wearing a green scapular for about a month, and already part of the image has worn off. I realize these things are cheaply made, but even so it is disappointing. I don’t subject it to heavy usage - I remove it when doing heavy yard work so that it won’t get soaked with sweat, as I have learned from past experience that can hasten its deterioration. I do have a tendency to reach inside my shirt occasionally to touch it, as I find it comforting to be reminded of its presence. I wouldn’t expect such light touches to rub off the image.

There was no indication on the packaging of where it was manufactured. Has anyone else had similar complaints? Any suggestions about the best place to obtain scapulars? I don’t know if some are better manufactured than others.
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I go through a brownscapular about every 3 months or so - but the image never wears off its always the string that pulls out or breaks
 
Im really not so sure about a quality made and a not so quality made scapular XD I suggest you get a Scapular Medal. Personally, I wear a Miraculous Medal than a Scapular because it is much sturdy and lasts long. But it falls down to preference 👍
 
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