Gentleman8
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A few weeks ago I purchased a CK shirt from Macy's (this one), my first not 100% cotton shirt in over 10 years.
The shirt is 97% cotton and 3% lastol, a synthetic fiber produced by Dow Chemical. Lastol is more abrasion resistant than cotton. I have to throw away shirts after 6 months maximum because a hole develops on the left elbow.
Anyways, back to the shirt, I see 3 differences compared with 100% cotton:
Has anyone else bought something with lastol in it?
The shirt is 97% cotton and 3% lastol, a synthetic fiber produced by Dow Chemical. Lastol is more abrasion resistant than cotton. I have to throw away shirts after 6 months maximum because a hole develops on the left elbow.
Anyways, back to the shirt, I see 3 differences compared with 100% cotton:
- It has a nice sheen -- ok for a white shirt but I'm not sure I would like it for a colored shirt.
- It is much softer than pure cotton.
- It is not snow white like a cotton shirt is, more like a pearl color.
Has anyone else bought something with lastol in it?