Today's Special Value

[eddyandme]

Well, I really like her pants. Got four from previous tsv and ordered burgundy and navy today! They wear and wash well. The fit is always spot-on and, though I'm short, find her styling looks good on me.

Also like LDO, however, not enough items come in petites. But, tend to purchase LR, IM and D&C because I find sizing most consistent for me. Find nothing wrong with poly - think most clothes sold on Q are a polyblend.

[henderson]

I hate those pockets!!  They're 95% polyester and 5% spandex.  What's with the name "California Crepe", why not another state?  Ha, ha.

[eddyandme]

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@henderson wrote:

I hate those pockets!!  They're 95% polyester and 5% spandex.  What's with the name "California Crepe", why not another state?  Ha, ha.

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@henderson

How about CA crepe for LR, NY crepe for IM, PA crepe for SG - !

[Lipstickdiva]

Not all poly is created equally and much of the poly today isn't the same as the poly from the 1970's.  I thought most people knew that.

I own and wear poly and readily admit it.  It's easy to take care of, wears well, washes well, has good color saturation, etc.

[SilleeMee]

In the textile industry there are literally dozens and dozens of names, from A to Z, for crepe fabric. "California" is just another name for this historically popular fabric. 

[KathyM23]

As I have said before, there is polyester and there is polyester - not all are the same.  Susan Graver's polyester feels and looks great.  Feels like expensive fabric.  Most of the polyester I see in the stores (unless expensive, high end) feels like rubber.  All the difference is in the grade.  I have not bought Lisa Rinna before, but I did order the TVS in mocha as I have been wanting a mocha pair.  Looking forward to receiving them.  I imagine they will be a good grade of poly and feel great. When Lisa said she spent 3 years looking for the material, I think it was looking for the proper process for a better grade poly.  There definitely is a difference in types of poly - from great to awful.   I personally like a good grade of poly - goes in the dryer, does not shrink, keeps it color - very easy to care for.  I like the cotton modal also, but needs a little more care - no dryer; hang and wait to dry.  Rayon is out because it wrinkles badly and clings - I do like a poly/rayon blend tho such as ponte knit.   As for fabrics that requre dry cleaning, I used to purchase a lot for professional wardrobe.  Don't need anymore - more casual dressing.  Any material that requires dry cleaning is out for me.

[Lila4Now]

I'm confused why the high cost Graver, Rinna, and others put on cheap polyester.  One of the cheapest fabrics to produce, and work with.  I don't see either of them having a name to warrant those prices either. No matter what they try to spin on the fabrics, polyester will never be special.  Just basic cheap to produce garments.  I pass on them both every single time.

[Solar Is My Name]

@KathyM23 thanks for the fabric knowledge. Appreciate it. 1st thing I look at in an item is material content. My daughter rarely does. Her cut is how it looks. MINE IS CONTENT FEEL AND CARE. Then how it looks. 👧

[jewel3]

I wear LR poly pants in fall, spring, and summer in New York and all year around in California.  They are versatile, imminently packable and look good with a variety of tops. Cargo is probably not a great style for me but I love her side pockets. 

To each her own. Some very high end designers use lots of poly.  I am very happy the yarns have improved so much. 

[Snoopp]

Can't we see cotton once in a while?  I need my fabric to keep me from overheating.  Poly won't do.