Question re fabric

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

In tunic tops I know when item is described as 100% poly There is no stretch - what about 100% rayon does this fabric have any stretch? In the poly I usually have to size up not sure about the rayon though - any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

Is it woven rayon? No stretch. Knits will have give. Definite stretch if there is spandex. The problem is QVC is lax about letting us know if a fabric is woven or knit. I size up in woven and what happens is if I don't realize its knit the garment ends up swimming on me.

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

Rayon woven - not much stretch.

Rayon knit - inherent stretch and usually on the thin side.

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Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

dulwich, if there is no stretch in poly, there is less stretch in rayon.

Rayon is synthetic and doesn't have any give. The only good feature (IMO) about it is that it drapes nicely. But over time, the fibers yellow. This is one fabric I avoid. Again, looks nice when new.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

Thank you for replies. All it says is rayon I was looking at Isaac's rayon top A254799 usually I am size L but when I purchased Linea tunic in poly the L fitted but very close so I exchanged for XL as in our 100% weather has to loose. Isaac's is rayon so I think I may rethink size and go for XL but not sure. Again thanks.