I bought a 6 in 1 jacket and some bibs at W.M. after last hunting season and know exactly what you are talking about. needless to say I no longer own either. I went ahead and broke down and paid for what I wanted. Wal-Mart gets these big companies to make stuff to fit in a certain price range so they must cost cut to do this. Obviously in this case it was cut by using a cheaper material. Go ahead and break down and get some good flrrce or something of that nature. I know you don't want saving some money cost you that big buck.