Fashion

[Gram W]

My pieces over 5 years old still look new.  My more recent pieces are thinner and are now not worn away from the house.  The fabric is thinner and some have pulled..  I have always washed cold water, Woolite, no fabric sheets etc., short cool dryer spin and out to dry on a hanger.   Something has changed.  In past sizing and quality was very consistent.  Now not so much.  I watch occasionally and read reviews hoping old standards return.  When they do I will try again.

[KathyM23]

@Gram W

Yes, most of the new clothes everywhere are not of the same quality as in the past.  I do not see anything changing as long as our textiles are being imported from foreign markets with no quallity control, cheap overworked labor and smelly chemicals being used to prevent insect and other infestations.  Not much QVC or the vendors can do about it as because of  trade agreements US customers are stuck with foreign made merchandise.  Not much made in the USA anymore sad to say.

[chrystaltree]

It think it depends on the woman.  Some women get feel the heat more than others, some sweat more and some just prefer cooler fabrics.  I wear liquid knit in the summer but I would not wear it outside on an 85 degree day.  I would not wear it to the beach.  Everywhere I go is air conditioned in the summer, so my liquid knit pieces are just fine. 

[Gram W]

@KathyM23.  The high end designers also have their clothes made in those same foreign countries unless you buy something special made.   High union wages here have driven prices for many products beyond the average Americans budget.  It is a great big circle.  Higher wages mean we pay more for products we purchase.   What will happen when the country goes $15 hr min wage.   Their raises will be paid for by the consumer.  Those on assistance will need more money for food, housing,etc.    The people who get left out are high school students looking for jobs and seniors who depend on their social security.  Many retired seniors now need to work past 70.

I agree working conditions are bad many places, even here at home.  QVC, like any company, has total control over who they do business with and the quality of the products they receive.   When they see that the quality is poor they can take their business elsewhere.  As customers if we don't like the quality of the goods or services we can shop elsewhere.   I like to think there is more to this life than outdoing the other guy/business to make the highest amount of money.  

[dulwich]

Thank you all for your very helpful comments.  Think I may give liquid knit a try.  Again thanks.

[toria]

Love liquid knit and have no problem with it in the summer.  I am mostly in air conditioning anyway in the real heat.  I have sweating problems with any clothing.  My liquid knit always is fresh and never pills I have some that is years old.  It does not get crinkled or wrinkled like cotton does.  I wash and then either hang to dry or tumble for a few minutes.  I love it.

[SaRina]

I bought my first (and last) liquid knit top a few years ago. The fabric is not at all to my liking for many reasons. I never get hot unless it's 85 degrees or hotter. I would never wear this material in a temp above 75 degrees.