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Silk is a fabric, not a 'feel'

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Hti · 16/04/2025 16:29

I've just opened a parcel that should have contained a silk shirt, bought second hand from vinted, and it's the item pictured, but made of 100% polyester.

I clicked that everything wasn't as described, and have been informed by the seller that the shirt has a silk 'feel', so I'm wrong to have a problem.

AIBU that items shouldn't be advertised using words that the people clearly don't understand?

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HundredMilesAnHour · 16/04/2025 16:49

I don’t buy anything on Vinted if I haven’t seen a clear photo of the label (both for fabric composition and for sizing). Some sellers are misleading but to frank, I think some of them are just a bit thick. 🤦‍♀️ Lots of them say silk when it’s quite clearly polyester on the label. Unfortunately as a buyer you really have to do your due diligence.

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Hti · 16/04/2025 16:45

MollyRedSkirtsChandler · 16/04/2025 16:40

I always double check this too and ask for fabric type or to see the label of I'm not sure. Often, you can get some idea from the brand too.

Silk does seem to confuse a lot of people. Also 'wool jumper' seems to cover pretty much anything that looks knitted for some sellers!

Tricky with the brand, as the seller said all shirts of the brand are the same. They're obviously not, as there are real silk ones available, but they do clearly make the sort I've received in a similar cut, but with fabric I can't wear without being a sweaty mess.

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hereismydog · 16/04/2025 16:44

Was it listed as ‘silky’, or did they falsely claim it was made from genuine silk? If the former, I wouldn’t assume and would double check before buying. If the latter, I’d return it due to not being as described.

Also, did the price reflect the fact it was made from polyester? I would expect to pay more for genuine silk, even second-hand. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is!

AprilshowersOnandOnforHoursandHours · 16/04/2025 16:43

John Lewis online has stopped putting the type of fabric in the description of most women’s clothing.

For brands which aren’t their own I’m having to google the brand’s website to find out the fabric composition.

Like on Vinted, do they think people don’t care?

At least John Lewis returns are easier than Vinted’s.

MollyRedSkirtsChandler · 16/04/2025 16:40

I always double check this too and ask for fabric type or to see the label of I'm not sure. Often, you can get some idea from the brand too.

Silk does seem to confuse a lot of people. Also 'wool jumper' seems to cover pretty much anything that looks knitted for some sellers!

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Hti · 16/04/2025 16:38

Moier · 16/04/2025 16:35

Drives me mad too.
I always ask to see the label.
I looked at a " Cotton" top.. thought oh nice and cool for the summer..
Label when shown said 100% polyester..
I pointed this out and got told l was a stupid sarcastic woman and that it is all the same.🤷‍♀️..
Same when described as leather or vegan leather .. when in fact it's plastic.
Also " nice material ".
Material covers so much.. I.E plastic / metal/ wood etc etc.
Clothes are made of Fabric not material.

I definitely should have asked to see a label - I'd seen them in images of other items of the same brand / similar colours and not focused on the fact that this particular item didn't include one.

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Moier · 16/04/2025 16:35

Drives me mad too.
I always ask to see the label.
I looked at a " Cotton" top.. thought oh nice and cool for the summer..
Label when shown said 100% polyester..
I pointed this out and got told l was a stupid sarcastic woman and that it is all the same.🤷‍♀️..
Same when described as leather or vegan leather .. when in fact it's plastic.
Also " nice material ".
Material covers so much.. I.E plastic / metal/ wood etc etc.
Clothes are made of Fabric not material.

Lovelysummerdays · 16/04/2025 16:35

I’d agree with you but I’ve found you have to be really careful on vinted the amount of acrylic/ polyester stuff listed as wool, cashmere, silk is extraordinary. Do let us know how you get on though. I’m a bit annoyed my sheepskin slippers were not sheepskin but they were not expensive and one of the dc got them as I’m lazy.

chakrakkhan · 16/04/2025 16:33

Was it specifically listed as being made of silk in the materials section? How much did you pay for it?

Felinnefine · 16/04/2025 16:31

Of course YANBU. You’ve been conned. I’d return it for refund.

Cabbagefamily · 16/04/2025 16:31

YANBU. Silk is a specific fabric.

DeciDela · 16/04/2025 16:30

Something with a silk feel is "silky" not "silk", YANBU