https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:41:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994986 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 05:46:27 +0000 Deborah 994986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is excellent.&nbsp; How did the explain the shirt you bought first? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994747 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:15:10 +0000 Suz 994747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great ending. I must say, BR's customer service has been pretty good for my DH (who has had far more dealings with them than I have.) They &nbsp; are always very quick to respond. I would want silk if I paid for silk, too. Glad you now have it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994698 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:36:38 +0000 rae 994698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised! Great ending, I would have been mad on principle alone... if I'm payin' for silk, then I want silk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994620 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:37:13 +0000 HelenInCanada 994620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, it's good you got the silk you'd expected. &nbsp;I normally don't like polyester (I get too hot easily), but I understand that its&nbsp;quality has improved in recent years, almost mimicking natural fibres, though not quite. &nbsp;Big hand slap for advertising 'silk' when that wasn't the case, though. &nbsp;Tsk tsk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994418 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:18:08 +0000 Gaylene 994418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for BR. It's likely that the poly version might be from an older stock with the newer version being made of silk. </p> <p>I don't think it's safe to assume that textile polyester is necessarily always cheaper and inferior to 100% silk. Today's microfibre polyesters are worlds away from their ancestors in the sixties and seventies. Different finishes and blends have eliminated many of the problems with breathability and odor retention that have plagued polyester's reputation.</p> <p>Silk is a natural fabric, and like all natural fabrics, comes in different grades depending on the cocoon. Lower grade silk may not have the same strength, luster, and washability as higher grade silk. That's one reason why it might come with a dry clean only tag.</p> <p>I think both fabrics have a role to play in a well-curated wardrobe, but it's never right to mis-label which fabric is in the garment you are purchasing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994341 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:39:24 +0000 Anonymous 994341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy ending. I get hopping mad when things aren't as described. I bought a pack of cloth napkins at Costco labeled &nbsp;"linen". They were 100% polyester.&nbsp;<i></i>Don't even get me started! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994291 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:20:42 +0000 cobaltblue 994291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great news! Good on BR. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you/page/2#post-994260 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:02:01 +0000 pil 994260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A replacement shirt arrived today, complete with fabric tag indicating 100% silk. BR treated it as a typical exchange, though the customer service rep I spoke with agreed to send the new shirt without the usual credit card charge for the replacement product before the return credit. All in all a happy ending for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991207 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:47:45 +0000 Anonymous 991207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind poly, but this would bother me because it's advertised as silk. At the very least, I'd make a big point out of it. Advertisers need to be 100% truthful. </p> <p>On the other hand, the fabric could indeed be silk and the wrong label was attached to the garment. I can see how this could happen. It occasionally happens with sizes. I've bought more than my fair share of incorrectly sized garments over the years.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991206 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:46:00 +0000 cade 991206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, there is a huge quality span in polyester fabrics.&nbsp; It is not that stiff uncomfortable fabric that would cling to you. And not all silks are created equal either. So, I guess it depends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991200 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:40:10 +0000 Parsley 991200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if it's mislabeled.<br />I found this online for telling whether an article is silk or polyester- not that you want to burn your top to find out!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_8561516_tell-difference-between-silk-polyester.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_856151.....ester.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991197 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:36:21 +0000 Peri 991197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same experience with that top! the polka dot was poly and the green was silk!</p> <p>Funny though, my reaction was reverse of yours...I was disappointed the green was silk! The poly is easy care, washes great, and this is important to me especially in the summer. I almost returned the green one when I realized it was silk and would have to be babied and probably not see as much wear.</p> <p>But you raise an important point...why is the poly one not cheaper? I didn't think of that....maybe because I got them both about 40% off so I was feeling like they were bargains. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991177 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:20:16 +0000 texstyle 991177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't wear poly so yes, it would bother me a lot. If you want a refund...Print out the description for proof as they could quickly change the description after getting a complaint. I've seen it done. Then, if BR won't refund you (I think they will), your credit card company will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-991025 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:45:42 +0000 JennyAnne 991025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very strange.&nbsp; I'm with most of the others - I have no problem wearing polyester, but not when I pay for and expect silk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990997 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:02:08 +0000 pil 990997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions everyone.<br /> The shirt was purchased online - I'd take it to a store but the nearest one is an hour away. There was a bit of color bleed when I washed it - wonder if it could be mislabeled? And the review is a good idea, particularly if I don't hear back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990942 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:44:07 +0000 Marthe 990942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No.. this is so weird.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990939 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:32:11 +0000 kkards 990939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm, did you get them at BR or at a BR outlet store? the outlet stores will often take an item from the "main" store, and duplicate it in less expensive fabrics so they can sell it for less but still make money. &nbsp;them sometimes, if the "main" store has more of the orignal &nbsp;item than they can sell, they transfer some to the outlet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990935 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:59:22 +0000 Jaime 990935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I bought it as silk and it turned out to be polyester I would expect my money back. I have polyester tops that I like very much but I knew what they were when I bought them and paid accordingly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990924 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:55:13 +0000 Deborah 990924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I happily wear both as long as the quality is good, however if I bought something that was promoted to be silk (as it is on your link) and found it was poly, I would following up as you have and I would expect some kind of remuneration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990861 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 03:53:06 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 990861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like the top, keep it - but BR lets you review items, right?&nbsp; &nbsp; I think you should give it a middle-of-the-pack rating, and open with something along the lines of "Caveat:&nbsp; this top is NOT SILK.&nbsp; It is polyester".&nbsp; &nbsp; If the company doesn't respond to your email in a timely manner (I think 72 hours is timely), I would note that in the product review as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; It is very uncool to misrepresent an item in that manner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990835 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 03:10:20 +0000 Anonymous 990835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hand wash my silk tops in the sink and have not had fading and some of the oldest, most washed are black or ink blue. I always use cold water and very mild soap, sometimes baby shampoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990826 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:56:22 +0000 Helen 990826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would print out the description from the web page and return the item to the store for a full refund. So I guess the answer is yes it would matter to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990808 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:40:23 +0000 velvetychocolate 990808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be mad. I don't mind "silky" as a descriptor, but I wouldn't be too impressed if I thought I was buying a silk blouse or shirt and it turned out to be polyester. </p> <p>I don't mind polyester either - but not when I think I'm buying silk. </p> <p>I'd complain - even if you like the blouse. This just isn't right. False advertising in a way, if you ask me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990801 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:29:52 +0000 deb 990801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would matter to me. I would exchange it for a silk one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990800 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:28:03 +0000 lyn* 990800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm interested to hear what BR has to say too - I wonder if the poly version is less expensive? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990788 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:06:16 +0000 Gaylene 990788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the navy shirt that you've linked to on the website says 100% silk, so I think BR has some explaining to do...</p> <p>To my mind, it's not about the price as much as it is about the misleading product description. Silks can sometimes be quite inexpensive, while some polyesters can be costly BUT, as a consumer, you shouldn't be misled about what kind of fabric you are getting in a garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990773 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:41:26 +0000 pil 990773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will be interesting to hear what BR has to say if they respond. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990748 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:07:54 +0000 Thistle 990748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would matter to me. Partially because of price, but also because of the way my body reacts to different fabrics. I sweat more in polyester even though i Appreciate its easy care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990747 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:07:12 +0000 cciele 990747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's odd and disappointing. Hope you get to the bottom of this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-not-polyester---would-this-matter-to-you#post-990742 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 01:05:35 +0000 Suz 990742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be really angry and I would ask for my money back. Nicely, but I would explain the situation and ask.&nbsp;</p> <p>I guess on the plus side, it's certainly washable if it is poly!</p> <p>I always hand wash my silks in the machine, regardless, and I've never had a fading problem so far. I do it in cold water with Woolite. And hang to dry. And then iron.&nbsp; </p>