Why aren't all shirts 100% polyester ?

Question

Ironing is a wate of my time. Somehow i ended up with a polyester shirt years ago, its great ! You could go camping in it for a week and it would still look ok for a night out when you got back, apart from the smell, granted. These cotton things , jeeez...

Answer 1

Yes when I was a teenager there was stuff called "Bri-nylon" and they made mens shirts out of it. You just drip dried them on a hanger, and wore them again.

They were lasting too long though- the fashion industry hated them. It was like the "everlasting light bulb" scenario.

I agree with you 100%, only an idiot would waste time ironing shirts in this day and age.

Answer 2

There is a stain remover that I use called DiDi7. It's far and above any other stain remover I've tried. (most of them don't work) If it's a really tough stain that is set you apply DiDi7 directly to the stain then you hold the garmet over steam. I use a pot of boiling water on the stove. The directions explain it better than I can. I have had stains that were deeply set that have come out with this method. PS. Before you start always make sure your fabric is colorfast by testing in an inconspicuous area. I'm sure DiDi7 is available at many stores but the only place I have been able to find it is Walgreen's. Good Luck.

Answer 3

I think if you look for shirts (other clothing) made up of a cotton/polyester blend you will be very happy. The cotton allows for comfort and "breath-ability" for your skin while the polyester helps with the wash and wear capability. Wash in warm and rinse in cold - that's the key. The warm wash expands the fibers while the cold water rinse helps to tighten them and lend fewer wrinkles. You can hang them up until they are just slightly damp. Dry on a warm, not hot setting and hang them up immediately after removing from the dryer. I find that hanging the articles of clothing in a place where they have a lot of room around them helps also. Any few, slight wrinkles will straighten out on their own. After about an hour, you can then hang them in the closet. Just make sure your clothes are not cramped in your closet or you'll be back to square one.

Answer 4

although i agree with you polyester is amazing but the quality of the shirt isnt the same when you buy an expensive shirt made of lets say cotton it fits and feels much better plus why in the world would any company that can charge alot more for a cotton shirt switch over to a cheaper material if people will buy the more expensive one they make more money.

Answer 5

Polyester I beleive is a blend. It's a synthetic fiber that is man-made and produced. Cotton on the other hand is natural and is easier to make into grades and make shirts and fabrics, etc. Because of that, cotton is more breathable and fresh. If Polyester suits you then great, you should use it.

Answer 6

Well alot of times people are allergic to 100% pure polyester. Also cotton is easier to produce. And in my opinion cotton just feels alot better, I hate polyester!

Answer 7

Polyester shirts, they feel and look synthetic and cheap and do not breathe. At least get a cotton/polyester mix. There's nothing worse than hugging someone wearing polyester,yuk!

Answer 8

Polyester is hideous. Your skin can't breathe, and it makes you sweat. The polyester/sweat smell is quite unpleasant.
Cheap, nasty fabric.
Cotton looks good, and is natural, so lets your skin breathe.
Nice, crisp cotton shirt. Classy.

Answer 9

ew. polyester is nasty. try something with natural fibers. they may take a bit more work, but they fit better and look much more put-together. you want to wear the same shirt all week? Okie dokie.

Answer 10

There are a lot of people with allergies these days & some of us are allergic to Polyester.