I purchased six 100% silk ties on eBay and I was sent six ties that say 100% polyester on the back. Are they the same thing? If not, then what's the difference?
Is there a price/quality difference?
2007-04-09 11:36:31 · 23 answers · asked by mukwonago53149 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Polyester clothing is generally considered to have a "less natural" feeling to it compared to natural fibers. Polyester fibers are often spun together with fibers of cotton, producing a cloth with some of the better properties of each.
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles
Silk fabric is one of the expensive ones.
Polyester is a cheap fabric
Usually a tie (100% silk) cost $ 14.00.
Polyester and silk ties might look the same, but it is absolutely 2 different fabrics.
2007-04-09 12:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Eurogirl 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are not even close to the same in price or quality. Silk is a natural fabric where polyester is a synthetic. Silk is far more expensive than polyester not as durable and requires a bit more care. The absolute best way for you to know the difference is to go to a local highend clothes store and touch a silk and a polyester shirt. The difference should be painfully obvious. I would begin whatever fraud procedure you ebay and your method of payment provide right away.
2007-04-09 11:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by levindis 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would contact the seller via your My eBay email system, and try to settle things, they did not send what you paid for so you deserve a refund. They advertised silk, you paid for silk and you got crappy polyester. Not good.
Polyester is a man made synthetic polymer, created by DuPont in 1953. Cheap to make, not one of your highly coveted fabrics and it's not nearly as pretty or fashionable as silk. If you want ties that you can wash your car with and still wear the next day, then polyester might be the right fabric for you.
Silk is created by silk WORMS and is a natural fiber, more valuable, much more expensive to dye and weave into fabric. Silk has a sheen to it, is easily identifiable as a high quality fabric and silk ties are hands down the classier way to go. I can spot silk a mile away, lots of people can.
Give 'em hell, dear.
2007-04-09 13:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No silk and polyester is not the same thing
however when something is 100% silk that means its all silk and when it says 100% polyester its all polyester
2007-04-09 12:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by therearetwosidestoeveryquestion 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Reread the previous ad which advertised the "silk" ties. There may have been a disclaimer. Genuine SIlk is more expensive than polyester silk , which is very common these days. Genuine silk is made by silkworms, polyester is a man made fabric made out of well, polyester, (polyvinylchloride)
Complain to ebay and return your purchase for a refund. This is misleading advertising.
2007-04-09 12:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Two Different Materials, Bud! Silk Is Way Softer Than Polyester..... Polyester Is Worse, Buddy. You Got ripped off on that........ Silk And Polyester Have Quality Difference.... They Are Way Different.............
2007-04-09 11:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Megan H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibers' triangular prism-like structure which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles. TRANSLATION-Silk is natural and high quality
silk is worth and cost much more than polyester.
polyester refers to cloth woven from polyester fiber. Polyester clothing is generally considered to have a "less natural" feeling to it compared to natural fibers. Polyester fibers are often spun together with fibers of cotton, producing a cloth with some of the better properties of each.
2007-04-09 14:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by DH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silk is a natural fiber made from the silk worm and polyester is a synthetic fiber made in a laboratory. Silk is better by far and 100% silk ties would be the better of the two. If you bought six ties in Macy's that were silk they would cost $180 for six ties. Polyester is cheaper, and they would cost approximately $90 for six ties.
2007-04-09 12:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a difference. Polyester is a man-made material, made from plastic that is of much less quality and price. Silk is a material created by silk worms, softer and smoother than polyester.
2007-04-09 12:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by MATHCOUNTS_awesome 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibres' triangular prism-like structure which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.
Polyester is a category of polymers, or, more specifically condensation polymers, which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Usually, polyester refers to cloth woven from polyester fiber. Polyester clothing is generally considered to have a "less natural" feeling to it compared to natural fibers. Polyester fibers are often spun together with fibers of cotton, producing a cloth with some of the better properties of each.
2007-04-09 11:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by Minx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋