//// On man-made fibers
Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 3 Comments
From my previous Lindex post one could get an impression of me as a terrible fiber snob — which is actually true. But I’m not all against man made fibers, they have their place… …in my leggings and tights, certain underwear and sportswear. I have also accepted one vintage polyester lace dress which is as comfortable as a shower curtain — and I bet that among my dressy dresses there are some other man-made miracles.
But to be totally honest — I have found a variety of polyester I actually like.
Modern, lightweight polyester jersey can look a lot like cotton, but it is slightly more drapey, lighter and does not crease at all. The jersey structure makes the fabric breathing, forget the shower curtain effect. The only negative is that it can be slightly static. My first encounter to this fabric was American Apparel see-thru garments, but actually I have two H&M tanks and this Asos asymmetric top with significantly better quality. Oh, the AA-ones are lovely, too — but they are so thin that they are extremely delicate and they also pill quite a lot.
I photographed the top with just my DIY body chain over it just to illustrate that there is no sign of the fact that I had a waist belt over it on previous day. But for the actual outfit I added linen Zara shirt jacket — the chains are too boob-enhancing without this cover-up-op. Selected Femme leather pants & Carin Wester wedges… …a simple work outfit.
(And I have not decided yet…)
Discussion
What do you think?
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May 28th, 2010 @ 10:04 pm
Fibers of today are so developed that they often even perform better that natural fabrics.
I am sometimes in doubt about using them or not, but also easily convinced. They do more stuff that we want them to do, just like you mentioned.
It’s the the blends that really rule.
May 29th, 2010 @ 8:06 am
i totally did not get the fabric snob from you, in fact you seemed receptive to different fabrics. i actually really like jersey with poly blends, and as long as fabric is soft to the touch i’m good. can’t do wool as i’m allergic unfortunately.
loving your chain and your pants!
xxx
t
May 29th, 2010 @ 10:50 am
Yes, blends are great — one of my favorite garments is my bronze pleated Dior skirt. Silk & poly blend. Without the poly one could forget the pleats. Most marled jerseys and fleeces are blends and I do like them.
Oh, wool allergy… …in that climate it could be fatal!