Comments on: Why I hate polyester (and other synthetic fabrics)

By: Last day of school | Smiles Go With Everything

Last day of school | Smiles Go With Everything — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:04:01 +0000

[...] shop, I noticed this awesome shirt made from organic cotton and recycled polyester (yes, I broke my polyester rule). I lamented out loud about how I couldn’t afford it, because I was going through a rough [...]

By: Smiles Go With Everything » Shopping Plan: Weeks 1 & 2

Smiles Go With Everything » Shopping Plan: Weeks 1 & 2 — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:14:52 +0000

[...] bit disappointed, because several of the items I really liked had more than 50% polyester content, which is unacceptable to me, especially at Anthro’s price point. I’ve always loved Anthro for their quality [...]

By: Smiles Go With Everything » “Mature is fancy for acting grown up”

Smiles Go With Everything » “Mature is fancy for acting grown up” — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:03:56 +0000

[...] a comfy jersey dress and leggings. And fabrics like this button-down wrinkle so horribly. I refuse to wear polyester, so buying no-wrinkle sythetics is not an option for me. I think that maybe I just need to search [...]

By: Shopping Ban: Week 12 « Simple Elegance

Shopping Ban: Week 12 « Simple Elegance — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:14:18 +0000

[...] flattering, and would be oh-so-fun to wear on casual winter weekends. But as you may know, I have issues with polyester, and I forgot to read the fabric content on this one while I was in the store. It’s 40% [...]

By: Christie Scott

Christie Scott — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:07:30 +0000

I HATE polyester! I can”t believe though how hard it is to find natural fabric clothes that don’t look homely! I search high and low and find one or two pieces that ACTUALLY are not polyester.
UNBELIEVABLE!
Any great places you shop that has fashionable clothes that are natural?

Thanks!
C

By: Daily Outfit: Keeping Cool « Simple Elegance

Daily Outfit: Keeping Cool « Simple Elegance — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:56:24 +0000

[...] your fabrics are primarily cotton, linen or modal. Rayon seems to deal well with the heat too. I hate polyester anyway, but it’s to be especially avoided during the summer, since it doesn’t breathe [...]

By: Wardrobe Inventory: What I’m Ditching « Simple Elegance

Wardrobe Inventory: What I’m Ditching « Simple Elegance — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:13:41 +0000

[...] Anything 60% or more polyester: [...]

By: oecotextiles

oecotextiles — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:27:10 +0000

I think we have to develop a synthetic fiber that is made from something other than fossil fuels because natural fibers can’t hope to meet textile demand on their own. I am afraid we can’t continue to use arable land for fiber crops (or fiber herds, which is even more land intensive) when so many people are hungry. The goal of producing a perfectly toxin free synthetic which is also infinitely recyclable would be a great accomplishment. The Modal you like might be one of those synthetics – it’s a regenerated cellulose which is biodegradable. Modal is based on cellulose from trees, but the cellulose can come from many different things – bamboo is very popular now, for example. I’ve seen articles on the use of plants that grow in salt flats (on land that is otherwise not able to support crops because of the salt) and research is being done in the area of bioplastics. But in the meantime, I agree that ANY natural fiber is a better choice thatn ANY synthetic. Leigh Anne
Leigh Anne

By: Sustainable style « Simple Elegance

Sustainable style « Simple Elegance — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:33:28 +0000

[...] Avoid synthetics: While it may be difficult to completely eliminate synthetics, most are best to be avoided. Most synthetics take a very long time to break down, so those 70’s polyester jumpsuits are still sitting in the landfills. Natural fibers are better for the environment and more pleasant to wear. [...]

By: Some new guidelines for April « Simple Elegance

Some new guidelines for April « Simple Elegance — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:17:57 +0000

[...] For now, quantity over quality: Yes, I am a quality girl. But right now, the way my wardrobe is, I really just need to get more items in general. But I still won’t buy polyester. [...]