Why is it called silk when the material is listed as polyester? Is this some kind of conspiracy?
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They are supposed to say "silk-weight", as the base of a multi-layer system. Yes, they are polyester blend. They do have a cool silky, yet breathable feel against the skin.
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It says it is mercerized cotton, which I googled and found it has a polyester additive. So I actually think its deceptive to call it 100% cotton.
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The tag on my book says Polyester. It's soft like cotton. You could also check the lamazetoys.com website. Maybe they offer more info. The parts that make a "crinkle" sound have cellophane inside. We have the Forest book and love it. Very soft. Our baby puts it in her mouth all the time. Dyes don't come off. I feel very safe with it. Hope this helps
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I think from the way it reacts to heat and the tendency for the fiber to splay, it probably is polyester. Hope this helps.
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I think it must be a polyester blend. It really it beautiful and I'm sure you would love it.
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There is no difference, they are both 100% pure silk. We bought one of each, and you can't tell the difference. They are both labeled the same.
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Good afternoon and that's a very good question. I just pulled one of the vests off our shelf and it shows that they are made from polyester. The vest seems very well made and the material seems to be extremely strong and durable.I hope this information helps answer your question. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with and have a great day! Jessica S., Brandshopper Stores
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Wow, RS, thank you so much for starting this thread. I'm allergic to most polyester fill and fabric (asthma and contact dermatitis) and was thinking of buying it only because they stated it was 100% cotton shell and fill. All cotton is hard to find at this sale price so I was going to buy it as a back up to my current one that's really held up well in 1.5 decades of use.
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I know what you mean. I guess it's made of 100% silk cuz the package says so, but it is not nearly as soft and pliable as the identical pillowcase I bought from Amazon a few years ago was when I first got it.
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It says on the label 100% polyester ( micro fiber) it doesn't feel anything like that tho..it's so soft!
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It appears to be some kind of synthetic fabric. I wash and dry the whole pillow frequently and it comes out great so I don't think silk would hold up to that kind of use.
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It's microfiber which is a type of polyester, but it is softer than most polyester.
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Hi there, the 100% silk it told to be better by research and reviews... However, the polyester ones have a much smoother and sleek feel... So, I do not know whether that means it is better for the hair. The 100% silk one is breathable, though! Which may be better for your skin! So, I would get one of each. I do switch here and there.
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Think it said polyester on packaging. It doesn't make noise (crinkling) and is comfortable.
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Truly confusing! It says 100 percent silky, But is polyester, Not silk! I returned it and got refund.
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Is it possible that you're thinking of a satin made from a synthetic fiber, not silk? An earlier answer is confusingly wrong. Satin isn't a fiber at all; it's a type of weave. Satin weaves create a glossy, slippery surface, but satin can be woven out of a variety of fibers not just silk. Satins can be made out of rayon, polyester, acetate, etc. Some of the synthetic fiber satins are fine for jacket linings or prom dresses etc; others feel awful to the touch. Silk satins are generally prized for how they feel. (You'll have seen lustrous wedding dresses made from silk duchesse satin or charmeuse satin. Polyester satins don't compare.) Hope that helps. Is it possible that you're thinking of a satin made from a synthetic fiber, not silk? An earlier answer is confusingly wrong. Satin isn't a fiber at all; it's a type of weave. Satin weaves create a glossy, slippery surface, but satin can be woven out of a variety of fibers not just silk. Satins can be made out of rayon, polyester, acetate, etc. Some of the synthetic fiber satins are fine for jacket linings or prom dresses etc; others feel awful to the touch. Silk satins are generally prized for how they feel. (You'll have seen lustrous wedding dresses made from silk duchesse satin or... » Read More Is it possible that you're thinking of a satin made from a synthetic fiber, not silk? An earlier answer is confusingly wrong. Satin isn't a fiber at all; it's a type of weave. Satin weaves create a glossy, slippery surface, but satin can be woven out of a variety of fibers not just silk. Satins can be made out of rayon, polyester, acetate, etc. Some of the synthetic fiber satins are fine for jacket linings or prom dresses etc; others feel awful to the touch. Silk satins are generally prized for how they feel. (You'll have seen lustrous wedding dresses made from silk duchesse satin or charmeuse satin. Polyester satins don't compare.) Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Not cotton or silk. Doesn't stretch either, so it must be polyester. It is easy to sew.