Polyester is the New Name in Paris Fashion (WSJ Story) - Page 2

crepebacksatin · 06-03-2008

^^ in the W article that jennifer mentioned, armani (i think??) was talking about how he either wears or recommends to men a cashmere/poly blend for a suit...

VERY intriguing, i'd love to feel it, i can definitely see that blend working...

mishahoi · 07-03-2008

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Originally Posted by AAAA

Polyester has never been hotter.

literally

I must admit, when I bought some rather exorbitant pants from balenciaga last year, i was so surprised to see that they werent a natural fiber... they were poly cotton blend

at first i thought..."im paying HOW MUCH for polycotton?!?"
..but they`ve held up quite well... and the 100% poly detailed parts look pretty cool too.

gius · 07-03-2008

just remember synthetics were also developed for advantages & strengths natural fabrics just don't have
such as the wrinkle resistance, wicking moisture, ...

SomethingElse · 07-03-2008

It's a wonderful fabric if you don't mind that it's derived from fossil fuels (not renewable), and if you sweat, it really can smell quite awful. Unlike silk, it doesn't discolor with sweat. That's part of the reason for its popularity in the disco era. Also, it moves well. But silk does much better straight across the board, imo. Or bamboo fabrix. Using a synthetic is not very proper, I think.

disco54 · 08-03-2008

well its a double edged sword ,its a very flattering and durable fabric but its dangerous , it catches fire sooo easily , those lanvin dresses are like one step from an ER visit seriously . My mom told of many instances in the 70s people would catch fire , and that the fabric would meld with people skins and was difficult to take out because it was not organic. Maybe technology has improved now , because linens and some cottons are very unflattering . I do have some vintage polyester quiana shirts AKA disco printscreen shirts , they fit very well

StellaMare · 08-03-2008

I am quite resistant to this "trend", generally, as I prefer the feel of natural fabrics (namely cashmere, wool, silk) to the feel of itchy poly..
But then, when designers use synthetics it tends to work. I have a 100% poly Nina Ricci blouse and it's just as beautiful as all of my naturals.

The H&M association with synthetics ruin them for me, though..

softgrey · 30-03-2008

i wonder how this fits into the whole eco-friendly trend...

....

kinda flies in the face of all that imo...

...

gius · 31-03-2008

yes good point

i think maybe in trends , it's always about going two ways
two contrasts

one headed one way
and then there is the "counter" , going against it, going the other way ...

but oh!

it's possible to recycle polyester threads for fabric...
i'm sure i saw it somewhere today
because you can change them with heat ... to create 'new' threads

Street_a_Licious · 31-03-2008

poly directly on skin is a disaster. i hate the feeling.

for me, cotton is still king. can be made deliciously soft yet sturdy enough. it'S breathable and organic. what's not to love?

karenlevy1 · 31-03-2008

yes you can recycle polyster, its a process called PET so that would be another "brownie point" for polyster!!

gius · 31-03-2008

thank you karenlevy1!!

description from OwenCarpet

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P.E.T. (Polyethylene terephthalate) polyester is produced from recycled soft drink bottles which are produced under the rigid standards imposed by The Federal Drug and Food Administration. When converted to carpet fibers those same properties produce vibrant color which is inherently stain resistance and provides for years of durable beauty.

Jungla_Juana · 01-04-2008

so polyester can be treated to look and feel like silk or cotton... but does it also behave the same way on the skin? (meaning these "high-end" polyesters that Lanvin and Narciso use)

gius · 01-04-2008

how do u mean behave..jungla_juana...

disco54 · 01-04-2008

my mom and cousins who grew up in the 70s , said they hate polyester, she said they were so many accidents involving people getting burned and because its synthetic it would meld on peoples skins , esp dacron but I guess technology has changed , because I dont think upscale designers would use polyester out of the blue , it must have improved but I havent worn an upend polyester product yet

Jungla_Juana · 02-04-2008

behaves in the sense that, apart from being soft like silk and cotton, does it let the skin breathe the same way as these natural fibers do?

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crepebacksatin front row Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east coast Gender: femme Posts: 398	^^ in the W article that jennifer mentioned, armani (i think??) was talking about how he either wears or recommends to men a cashmere/poly blend for a suit... VERY intriguing, i'd love to feel it, i can definitely see that blend working... __________________ blog @ threddies - unusual + hard-to-find accessories!

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gius V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 10,163	just remember synthetics were also developed for advantages & strengths natural fabrics just don't have such as the wrinkle resistance, wicking moisture, ... __________________ ☺ ♫

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SomethingElse Press escape to continue. Join Date: Mar 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 5,518	It's a wonderful fabric if you don't mind that it's derived from fossil fuels (not renewable), and if you sweat, it really can smell quite awful. Unlike silk, it doesn't discolor with sweat. That's part of the reason for its popularity in the disco era. Also, it moves well. But silk does much better straight across the board, imo. Or bamboo fabrix. Using a synthetic is not very proper, I think. __________________ “Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French-cut jeans; it's an open mind” Gail Rubin Bereny

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StellaMare ? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Gender: femme Posts: 2,665	I am quite resistant to this "trend", generally, as I prefer the feel of natural fabrics (namely cashmere, wool, silk) to the feel of itchy poly.. But then, when designers use synthetics it tends to work. I have a 100% poly Nina Ricci blouse and it's just as beautiful as all of my naturals. The H&M association with synthetics ruin them for me, though.. __________________ http://portillon.wordpress.com

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disco54 V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 3,602	well its a double edged sword ,its a very flattering and durable fabric but its dangerous , it catches fire sooo easily , those lanvin dresses are like one step from an ER visit seriously . My mom told of many instances in the 70s people would catch fire , and that the fabric would meld with people skins and was difficult to take out because it was not organic. Maybe technology has improved now , because linens and some cottons are very unflattering . I do have some vintage polyester quiana shirts AKA disco printscreen shirts , they fit very well

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softgrey flaunt the imperfection.. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downtown... Gender: femme Posts: 49,965	i wonder how this fits into the whole eco-friendly trend... .... kinda flies in the face of all that imo... ... __________________ "It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding." ChristianDior

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gius V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 10,163	yes good point i think maybe in trends , it's always about going two ways two contrasts one headed one way and then there is the "counter" , going against it, going the other way ... but oh! it's possible to recycle polyester threads for fabric... i'm sure i saw it somewhere today because you can change them with heat ... to create 'new' threads __________________ ☺ ♫

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Street_a_Licious V.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vienna Gender: homme Posts: 10,286	poly directly on skin is a disaster. i hate the feeling. for me, cotton is still king. can be made deliciously soft yet sturdy enough. it'S breathable and organic. what's not to love?

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karenlevy1 windowshopping Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 29	yes you can recycle polyster, its a process called PET so that would be another "brownie point" for polyster!!

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Jungla_Juana technicolor tweed Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in der Nähe Gender: femme Posts: 1,975	so polyester can be treated to look and feel like silk or cotton... but does it also behave the same way on the skin? (meaning these "high-end" polyesters that Lanvin and Narciso use)

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gius V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 10,163	how do u mean behave..jungla_juana... __________________ ☺ ♫

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Jungla_Juana technicolor tweed Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in der Nähe Gender: femme Posts: 1,975	behaves in the sense that, apart from being soft like silk and cotton, does it let the skin breathe the same way as these natural fibers do?

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