topic Linea polyester in Linea by Louis Dell'Olio

Linea polyester

fresh kitty — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:05:05 GMT

I have a closet full of Louis’s polyester tops and dresses and now I have become allergic to all of them. I keep on trying to wear them the materialis prickly and is very uncomfortable. Does anyone else have this problem with polyester or is it just me?

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Fressa — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:12:35 GMT

I am allergic to evertything (almost). I have to wear natural fabris or high blends of a natural fabric and no more more than 8% of man made. It's not unusal for your body chemistrsy to change every so many years. It also can be a change in what thread they are using, the origin of the thread or the processing. I hae to get this involved because of my situation. I donate my things to a woman's shelter and buy a lesser amount of replacement items. It's a way I try to declutter that works for me.

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jackthebear — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:15:35 GMT

I don't think that polyester is an allergen, could be something else, soap, etc

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Trix — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:16:43 GMT

@fresh kitty I don't have the allergy problem with polyester, but feel empathy regarding developing a health issue which prevents you from enjoying something you love. In your case being your lovely Linea polyester clothing.

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strive4simplicity — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:30:29 GMT

I am not sure whether it is an allergy, but I have found that I cannot wear polyester or poly/span tops no matter how well made. I get itchy and uncomfortable regardless of the temperature. I think it may be because the fabric is just not as breathable and my skin gets irritated by it. I have also found over the years that my skin is much more sensitive to the weight and feel of jewelry, but that is another topic!

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:14:01 GMT

@fresh kitty Have you recently changed bath soap or laundry detergent? This is usually the culprit & not necessarily the fabric.

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fresh kitty — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:11:13 GMT

I guess it’s just old age and sensitivity issues. I had this problem when I was young and now it’s revisiting me again in my old age. Unfortunately all Louis’s clothes are in polyester and I can’t order anymore and will donate what I have. Where do you find natural fabric in this day and age.

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aoldgirl — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:19:01 GMT

I don't do business clothes any more, so the the clothing I buy is more casual and if I'm buying all cotton, its Lands End, LL Bean. but allways read the label.

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Writer with Flair — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:14:40 GMT

@JustJazzmom wrote:
@fresh kitty Have you recently changed bath soap or laundry detergent? This is usually the culprit & not necessarily the fabric.

Fresh Kitty,

I concur with JustJazzmom. I have had trouble with both laundrey soap and bath soap.

I'd try putting the garments through a cycle or two of just water (no soap or fabric softener) to see if that helps.

Keep in mind that companies do change their formulations from time to time, so your problems might even occur with what you think is the same thing you have always used.

I hope you can continue to wear your beautiful Linea clothing once again.

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DiAnne — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:05:32 GMT

@fresh kitty

Try J. Crew, Anthropologie, Boden, Nordstrom, Talbots. There are many stores that carry a combination of polyester clothing and natural fiber clothing.

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Justice4all — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:33:21 GMT

@fresh kitty

I've also had to donate almost all my polyester clothes. Louis's mock suede pants are fantastically comfortable though. I have very sensitive skin and live in a humid climate. I can wear super soft robes, coats, even winter fleece bottoms of poly. But when the weather is warm, poly is impossible. So your skin and climate determine your comfort. Louis does use rayon/span that is breathable and soft. For cotton, I have the thinnest cotton slub from logo. Also her rayon/span is very soft. The problem with logo are the unnecessary kooky styles. Therefore, I just wear many as pajama tops.

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Marlyn1 — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:18:24 GMT

I'm alergic to silk organza. I bought a beautiful sleeveless cocktail dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt in an amazing coral color. My husdand and I were going to a wonderful event, and I wore the dress with turquoise jewelry. I had never had it on for very long. It was an out door event and it was warm. I started to feel very uncomfortabe not thinking it was the dress. Silk had never bothered me before. My husband said are you feeling alright? Your back is beet red as were my arms and chest. When the hives started to pop up we took our leave. I took an alergy pill, and a shower. Need less to say I returned the dress. I was told it was the finish of the fabric that makes it stiff. Who knows, but I never went near the fabric again.

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Barbara in Virginia — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:55:00 GMT

Yes, it is often the finishing materials used that cause the problem. I am also very reactive to cheap dyes. I can smell them at 40 paces! Another thing that can affect comfort and wear is the quality of the fibers used. Those with very short fibers, sometimes even recycled with much shorter pieces fallen on the manufacturing floors swept up and reconstituted, will pill very quickly affecting the look as well as the comfort in wearing those garments made from them. This is also true of the thread used.

I don't have any problems with Louis's polyesters. In fact, the quality of them is beautiful and also much cheaper to maintain than silks: easy care and the dyes used are stable. I have actually come to prefer them.

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Snoopp — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:01:59 GMT

My body can’t take the combination of heat and polyester. I have more success when it’s cold when I wear polyester. I try to avoid it now.

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Marlyn1 — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:11:39 GMT

fresh kitty, Louis just showed a great top in cotton/modal, and it's wonderful. Can be dressy or casual.

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Carmie — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:17:54 GMT

Polyester is plastic. There are a ton of chemicals used to make it. If you use fabric softener on poly, it will stick and make a film.

If you use fabric softener, give it up. Rinse your clothing in vinegar water to remove the buildup. That might help.

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GraceCO — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:18:12 GMT

@Snoopp wrote:
My body can’t take the combination of heat and polyester. I have more success when it’s cold when I wear polyester. I try to avoid it now.

@Snoopp

Frankly, I'm the same way. I can wear poly in the winter, but in the summer--especially when I travel to a humid climate--I can't tolerate it.

Generally, I now stick with cotton & linen (preferably organic) in the summer months.

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Sarah from the South — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 00:03:08 GMT

@fresh kitty
If this is a new issue for you , please double check
your laundry detergent and fabric softener. I had a recent breakout in hives from the fabric softener. I was using the same one I’ve used for awhile. The manufacturer changes the formula and I believe add sulfate/sulfite. The manufacturer for some reason does not have to list the ingredients, so it’s hard to catch when a change has been made. I had to rewash several loads of clothes once I identified there was an issue. Louis also has some button up blouses that are cotton and still available. Good luck in identifying the culprit of your discomfort. I hope you are able to identify and still be able to wear Louis’ designs.

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Sammijo10 — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:00:59 GMT

I love Louis' designs, but the fabrics lately are unfortunately not for me. I know he sources the best poly he can find, but every time I try it, I send it back. Just can't wear poly - especially in tops.

I find the pebble crepe ok - majority rayon, made from cellulose, so technically while man made, not a synthetic fabric. And I do love the WK, again, majority rayon.

It's disappointing to me that his budget doesn't allow better fabrics, when Martha Stewart, D & Co, and SG can all do linen blends for summer.

I'll just stick to Whisper Knit and outerwear. Sigh...all those beautifully designed items in non-natural fabrics.

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Maxine49 — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:13:59 GMT

@Sammijo10 wrote:
I love Louis' designs, but the fabrics lately are unfortunately not for me. I know he sources the best poly he can find, but every time I try it, I send it back. Just can't wear poly - especially in tops.

I find the pebble crepe ok - majority rayon, made from cellulose, so technically while man made, not a synthetic fabric. And I do love the WK, again, majority rayon.

It's disappointing to me that his budget doesn't allow better fabrics, when Martha Stewart, D & Co, and SG can all do linen blends for summer.

I'll just stick to Whisper Knit and outerwear. Sigh...all those beautifully designed items in non-natural fabrics.

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Well, you know, Sammijo, if you can wear the Whisper Knits, then you can wear the best that LDO Linea can offer! I love my Whisper Knits!