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polyester, polyester, polyester.

this is my nic — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:39:32 GMT

I just tuned into the Q and one of the main clothing lines is on for 2 hours. Since I didn't see the entire show, I went on-line just to see what was shown. Looks like non-stop polyester. Since I can't stand the stuff, I'm turning the channel. Polyester is almost indestructible, and doesn't require ironing; that's about it for the plus factors. I don't care what name is given, like Liquid Knit, to make polyester sound like something it isn't. The stuff is cheap which is why vendors use it.

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millieshops — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:54:54 GMT

@this is my nicInteresting. We all like different designers and different fabrics.

One comment - I rarely watch Louis, but I did one day and as he promoted one of the polyester items he offers along with his other fabrics, I was pleased to hear him say that the new polyesters aren't at all like those from the 1970 and 80's.

I didn't need his approval to know that Susan's fabric choice is fine with me and a few hundred thousand others- I have put together several outfits from her various collection, and besides the attributes you mention, polyester takes color like silk does and then holds it better than many silks.

Nothing at all wrong with polyester.

ETA - Just searched QVC for Louis' polyester tops - only 189 are offered!

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Krimpette — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:54:09 GMT

Love liquid knit! Love polyester, in general. Easy care!

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IMW — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:55:55 GMT

Polyester and tunics......

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KentuckyWoman — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 21:57:07 GMT

For tee shirts I like the 80/20 cotton/poly blend. I am not a fan of liquid knit at all but that is about 95% of what SG sells. It is a popular line but not my taste for sure.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:01:52 GMT

Polyester is truly a wonder fabric. It can be made to mimic other fibers from wool to the finest silk. It's not necessarily cheap; as with most things, there are various grades and qualities. It doesn't wrinkle so is great for travel, feels good on the skin and takes little room in a suitcase. Some people think it's hot but I've worn it through West Texas and New Mexico desert summers and was perfectly comfortable, although I wasn't outside digging ditches. It is durable and non-fading so you'll wear a piece for years.

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Carmie — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:26:40 GMT

I hate, hate, hate polyester. No matter what it looks like, takes color like or wears like...it. It is still plastic.

200 years from now, it will still pretty much look the same in the garbage dump, except it will be yellowed.

Polyester is also destroying our oceans. Everythime it is washed, fibers break off and are washed down the drains. Our oceans are polluted and our sea life are being killed by it.

Maybe someday humans will wake up and stop destroying our planet.

I wish QVC would allow the designers to use natural fabrics like they used to.

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Zhills — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:05:53 GMT

Susan has made a fortune with polyester!

Somebody is buying it!

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GenXmuse — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:11:33 GMT

I’m not a fan of polyester or paying high price for this cheap material.

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software — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:13:28 GMT

I prefer a good quality poly blend over cotton.

Some cotton is ok as part of a blend but I don't care for it at all.

It's like anything else you buy, there's junk & there's the good stuff.

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Grouchomarx — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:15:18 GMT

I love polyester! Can be made to look and feel like silk. It’s so easy to care for. Doesn’t wrinkle. I guess it depends on how well it is made, maybe there is some terrible poly out there but the items I have are great. You know what I do hate? Rayon! It self destructs in the wash. The care labels are all lies. I try to avoid buying it as I’ve been burned so many times gently washing in cold water and finding it is now children’s size or has literally ripped apart.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:29:54 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I hate, hate, hate polyester. No matter what it looks like, takes color like or wears like...it. It is still plastic.

200 years from now, it will still pretty much look the same in the garbage dump, except it will be yellowed.

Polyester is also destroying our oceans. Everythime it is washed, fibers break off and are washed down the drains. Our oceans are polluted and our sea life are being killed by it.
Maybe someday humans will wake up and stop destroying our planet.

I wish QVC would allow the designers to use natural fabrics like they used to.

THIS!!

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:43:09 GMT

Natural fibers are not so eco-friendly either.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:06:38 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
Natural fibers are not so eco-friendly either.

Sure, but it's not a black and white issue.

There are gradations for all types of fibers of their resulting effects on the environment.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:28:48 GMT

I don't mind poly for some things .... but I am fussy about what "kind" of poly it is. I prefer woven poly fabrics vs knits.

After liquid knit is washed and dried a few times, it gets a little too "liquid" - entirely too limp / droopy.

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Blingqueen023 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:33:01 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Susan has made a fortune with polyester!

Somebody is buying it!

@Zhills i'm one of those people that's buying it and i'm proud to say it. i have an extensive wardrobe of susan graver clothes and i get compliments all time on my clothes. i could care less about that poster that doesn't like it. to each their own.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:35:22 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
Natural fibers are not so eco-friendly either.
Sure, but it's not a black and white issue.
There are gradations for all types of fibers of their resulting effects on the environment.

@GingerPeach, that was exactly my point. :-)

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Steffdoggy10 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:04:32 GMT

They can call polyester anything they want, liquid knit, Caviar Crepe etc... But the bottom line is that it doesn't breathe! I absolutely cannot wear polyester during the warmer months and I don't know how anyone does

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manhattan1950 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:04:52 GMT

@this is my nic wrote:

I just tuned into the Q and one of the main clothing lines is on for 2 hours. Since I didn't see the entire show, I went on-line just to see what was shown. Looks like non-stop polyester. Since I can't stand the stuff, I'm turning the channel. Polyester is almost indestructible, and doesn't require ironing; that's about it for the plus factors. I don't care what name is given, like Liquid Knit, to make polyester sound like something it isn't. The stuff is cheap which is why vendors use it.

I agree. I prefer NATURAL fibers.

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Bhvbum — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:18:23 GMT

Designers use it because customers demand it. I’m tired of black cotton T-shirts being gray after 3-4 washings. Cotton is heavy and when it gets damp or sweaty in the summer it can be hot. Athletes do not wear cotton.

And people keep saying it over and over, but commenters on here ignore it, this is not your grandmothers’ polyester. Polyester does breathe because it depends on how it is woven. The manufactures figured that out along time ago. If you dont like it, just don’t buy it.