Sewn-In | Polyester

Hey Fashionable Guys&Girls!

Like nylon, polyester is one of the most common synthetic fibre materials.

The Facts
There's a lot about the polyester's synthesis so sticking with the basics...

"Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term "polyester" as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include naturally occurring chemicals, such as in the cutin of plant cuticles, as well as synthetics through step-growth polymerization such as polycarbonate and polybutyrate. Natural polyesters and a few synthetic ones are biodegradable, but most synthetic polyesters are not.
Depending on the chemical structure, polyester can be a thermoplastic or thermoset, there are also polyester resins cured by hardeners; however, the most common polyesters are thermoplastics." 
 

Also like nylon, it's widely used in many products like seat belts, bottles, furniture, and (of course) clothing. It's used in finish for wood products like pianos as it can fill the wood grain quickly and can be sanded and polished. 
"Liquid crystalline polyesters are among the first industrially used liquid crystal polymers. They are used for their mechanical properties and heat-resistance. These traits are also important in their application as an abradable seal in jet engines" (Wikipedia)
In clothing, it is wrinkle, water, and wind resistant, durable, and holds colour better than natural fabrics.

The Fashion





The Alternative Pullover in dirty blue stripe (US$58) is a polyester/cotton/rayon blend and with the colour and mixed/duo-colour stripe pattern it's so spring. The NYDJ Petites Marilyn Straight Jeans (US$130) is polyester/cotton/spandex. With a 9" rise, 29.5" inseam, and 15.5" leg opening they make your legs look longer and leaner and with an "exclusive criss-cross panel flattens tummy and lifts behind, recommended ordering one size down" (Bloomingdales). They are also made in the USA like the Ella Moss Bikini Bottoms (US$49) with portofino tab sides made of polyester/spandex/metallic/nylon. For the guys, the Ted Baker Nathe Textured Sweater (US$175) in 'natural'. The chevron stripe pattern sweater is made of cotton/polyester/viscose.

Stay Fabulous,
xoxo Aimee 

25 comments:

  1. Such an instretsing post, dear.

    Have a nice day,

    Nicole

    www.nicoleta.me

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  2. mUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR CON NOSOTRAS ESTE POST TAN INTERESANTE¡¡

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    1. ¡gracias
      y su bienvenida
      chica con estilo :)

      xoxo Aimee

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  3. Love that pull over! Though right now I am all about buying super sheer flowy clothes getting ready for a hot humid NY summer!

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

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    1. Thanks Ali! :)
      haha, these nights and rainy days aren't convincing me of hot humid days ahead yet. hopefully soon. :)
      xoxo Aimee

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  4. Super informative! I love the idea of that criss-cross panel. ;)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    http://www.lookscutethough.com <3

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    1. Thanks Mayette! :)
      The promise of a nice bum always sounds like a good idea to me. :)
      xoxo Aimee

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  5. great post darling! your blog is awesome!
    muah*
    mariana

    http://asouthbreeze.blogspot.pt/

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  6. You always share so much interesting information.
    Thanks!

    Pia
    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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  7. Great info! I love that striped sweater.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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    1. Thanks Yi-chia! :) It's definitely one I want to add to my closet.
      xoxo Aimee

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  8. Interesting. I never knew all that. Thanks!!

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    1. Thanks & Your Welcome savy chic Sam. ;)
      xoxo Aimee

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  9. Cool post! Love the sweaters!

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  10. The sweater's real cute!

    Stopping by from SITS.

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    1. Thanks Alison! Great seeing another SITStah. ;)
      xoxo Aimee

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  11. I love the sweater ^^

    New post - Kisses
    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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    1. Thanks dear mademoiselle mode! :)
      xoxo Aimee

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  12. Loving the dirty blue stripe pullover. I'm so obsessed with stripes. I always gravitate towards them. :)

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    www.caninesandcouture.com

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  13. Thanks trendy girl! :)
    xoxo Aimee

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