I haven't been following this thread closely but I would point out that there is a big difference between expressing "doubt" about a cheap (and usually cheaply made) product and expressing disdain for the poor feller compelled by necessity to wear that product.

Too often we tend to defend things that are not of our own making...just because we own them have access to them. That's kind of nonsensical, in my opinion. If I buy one of those cheap sporrans with the chromed tin cantle...why would I feel like I'm responsible for its construction or quality? Why would I defend it as if it were a cherished offspring of my own blood?

This may or may not apply in this thread but I've seen that misplaced defensiveness in too many places...both here and afar.