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Me + Em. £350 for something that is 62% polyester!!

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pomeglamate · 27/07/2026 21:39

I’ve been on the lookout for one of their oversized blazers in a colour/material I like and was foaming at the mouth when I clicked on this but then looked at the garment composition… 62% polyester! £350 for something that is 62% polyester!! Luxury heritage-inspired tweedy 62% polyester!! Deranged. Not sure what my point is with this thread really but I mean… wow.

www.meandem.com/intelligently-oversized-jacket-pecan-brown-multi

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EleanorMc67 · 02/08/2026 03:05

PeonyBlush10 · 01/08/2026 21:30

and what is wrong with ladies who lunch, or those who like to iron their clothes?

I think I'd quite like to be one of the former, & pay others to do the latter for me ... 😁!!

2O26 · 02/08/2026 04:52

I use Eucalan Wool Wash (or Fine Fabric Wash) to do my handwashing. You just let it soak and you don't have to rinse it. I still give it a quick rinse.

Eucalan is a no-rinse, lanolin-enriched delicate fabric wash designed for wool, cashmere, and fine washables. (from AI search)

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Floisme · 02/08/2026 06:27

EleanorMc67 · 02/08/2026 02:45

I am jealous ... I would love to offload all household chores (bar cooking)!!!

I did iron six items of clothing today - & realised I still really hate ironing! I think a steamer purchase may be imminent ...

Before you rush out and buy a steamer, I have one and, although it’s handy to have, it doesn’t do as good a job as an iron.

TheRealGoose · 02/08/2026 07:10

Floisme · 02/08/2026 06:27

Before you rush out and buy a steamer, I have one and, although it’s handy to have, it doesn’t do as good a job as an iron.

I agree with you.

i have this one, i use it most days, its excellent, it takes a bit of getting used to and to get the hang of it, So I went for quite some time not really using it that much and preferring the iron.

id not do men’s work shirts or tailored trousers with it, only to freshen up before wearing again, but it does jeans, dresses, trousers, tops jumpers, I use it on most things, but if I want something to look perfect, I use the iron.

My daughter wears a lot of linen, trousers and shirts and when she’s home often asks me to do it, and I do it with the steamer, and they come out crease free. I also pop it in my case when travelling, either hotels or if staying with a friend.

i actually keep it in the bedroom with a bottle of bottled water, as tap isn’t good for them, and just switch it on most mornings and run it over whay ever I’m wearing, and they all look freshly ironed. Saves getting the iron and ironing board out.

if I’ve something important, like a wedding, party or big work meeting, I will get the iron out, but I seldom use it now.

id put it in the bucket of good enough. An iron gives a crisper look, a steamer removes the creases, is the way I’d class it,

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2O26 · 02/08/2026 17:51

EleanorMc67 · 02/08/2026 02:45

I am jealous ... I would love to offload all household chores (bar cooking)!!!

I did iron six items of clothing today - & realised I still really hate ironing! I think a steamer purchase may be imminent ...

If you have a DP, teach him to iron and then get him to do the ironing (there are other chores you could do instead). If you don't have a partner, set up a profile on an online dating site. Make sure to mention 'must like ironing' and anything else you want, such as 'good cook,' 'likes doing housework,' or 'handyman'.

PhaedraTwo · 02/08/2026 18:38

2O26 · 02/08/2026 04:52

I use Eucalan Wool Wash (or Fine Fabric Wash) to do my handwashing. You just let it soak and you don't have to rinse it. I still give it a quick rinse.

Eucalan is a no-rinse, lanolin-enriched delicate fabric wash designed for wool, cashmere, and fine washables. (from AI search)

Thanks I hadn't heard of that.

PhaedraTwo · 02/08/2026 18:47

If you have a DP, teach him to iron and then get him to do the ironing

My husband actually does do most of the ironing.

There's a current thread about BIAB. I don't know what that is and none the wiser after reading it other than it's something to do with nails and took a poster 2 hours to do.

EleanorMc67 · 03/08/2026 00:09

Floisme · 02/08/2026 06:27

Before you rush out and buy a steamer, I have one and, although it’s handy to have, it doesn’t do as good a job as an iron.

Tbh I didn't really expect a handheld one to be as effective as an iron. But to help get creases out of things that have already been ironed (or hung to dry & don't need ironed) - & that I (shock horror!!*) have already worn once or twice - I can see it being quick & useful for that?

From another recent thread, I am amazed* at the number of people on here who wash absolutely every item of clothing after one wear!!! But not just that - the absolute ironclad belief that people who wear, say, a skirt three times before washing it are filthy disgusting human beings ... most peculiar! It would be interesting to see if there's a correlation between those who wash clothes after a short wear, & those who use antibacterial sprays on everything from worktops to their children at five-minute intervals ...

EleanorMc67 · 03/08/2026 00:20

2O26 · 02/08/2026 17:51

If you have a DP, teach him to iron and then get him to do the ironing (there are other chores you could do instead). If you don't have a partner, set up a profile on an online dating site. Make sure to mention 'must like ironing' and anything else you want, such as 'good cook,' 'likes doing housework,' or 'handyman'.

Edited

I do - & we met through an online dating site!! (Guardian Soulmates, which I'm forever thankful for!)

And he does do most of the ironing - & cleaning ... There are indeed (many!) other chores I could do instead - but I'm the one who cooks (through choice), most of the time. He's great at DIY, & he is also very handy with a sewing machine, courtesy of his aunt, who taught him in his teens. He's an absolute gem, & I'm very glad indeed that I overlooked the fact that his spelling is appalling (mild dyslexia) 😁!! Makes for interesting Saturday mornings doing the crossword together ...

I should have him cloned ...

Floisme · 03/08/2026 08:56

But to help get creases out of things that have already been ironed (or hung to dry & don't need ironed) - & that I (shock horror!!) have already worn once or twice - I can see it being quick & useful for that?*
@EleanorMc67 Yes useful for that kind of freshening up. Also, and as someone who often forgets to adjust the temperature on an iron, it's handy for clothes containing wool or synthetics - you can't really burn anything (other than your own fingers if you don't keep them out of the way). But I'm not sure steaming a big pile of clothes would be significantly quicker than an iron because the water 'tank' is tiny on most hand held ones so you keep having to stop to remove it and fill it up - and that takes me longer than topping up a steam iron.

No argument from me that they're useful to have but it's not changed my life!

PhaedraTwo · 03/08/2026 08:58

From another recent thread, I am amazed at the number of people on here who wash absolutely every item of clothing after one wear!!! But not just that - the absolute ironclad belief that people who wear, say, a skirt three times before washing it are filthy disgusting human beings ... *

Gosh yes. A recent thread where someone ruined a brand new skirt by machine washing it. I just thought why was she washing it? Maybe she had worked a shift in a fish smokehouse and also split a bowl of tomato soup down it.

I always wear a slip with an unlined skirt, sometimes waist slip, or depending on the skirt and top a full slip. The actual skirt material is touching skin only at the waist or not at all. It doesn't need washing.

Of course saying you wear a slip is often met with derision on here.

TealReader · 03/08/2026 09:47

I’ve just got through all the posts. With current prices for good wool I generally expect a decent amount of polyester unless paying €500+ for a blazer I’m afraid. Polyester has its place but I certainly do try and buy a lot less of it. I’ve lost a lot of weight and moved country in the past few years so have been building my wardrobe from scratch and have really tried to buy a lot less but better. I wear my clothes. I’ve invested in armpit protectors which I wear with most of my wool to reduce washing frequency. I handwash wool and silk, wash everything else on a cool cycle. Stains I pretreat. It’s time consuming yes but I only buy clothes I love and want to look after. I iron once a week and have a hand held steamer I use to freshen clothes up and don’t find it too onerous.

Abra1t · 03/08/2026 14:34

PhaedraTwo · 03/08/2026 08:58

From another recent thread, I am amazed at the number of people on here who wash absolutely every item of clothing after one wear!!! But not just that - the absolute ironclad belief that people who wear, say, a skirt three times before washing it are filthy disgusting human beings ... *

Gosh yes. A recent thread where someone ruined a brand new skirt by machine washing it. I just thought why was she washing it? Maybe she had worked a shift in a fish smokehouse and also split a bowl of tomato soup down it.

I always wear a slip with an unlined skirt, sometimes waist slip, or depending on the skirt and top a full slip. The actual skirt material is touching skin only at the waist or not at all. It doesn't need washing.

Of course saying you wear a slip is often met with derision on here.

Edited

Meanwhile we have hosepipe bans and food production is stalling because of the lack of water and people are wasting it on clothes that don't need washing.

I also have a slip, though sometimes forget to wear it.

EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 03:33

Floisme · 03/08/2026 08:56

But to help get creases out of things that have already been ironed (or hung to dry & don't need ironed) - & that I (shock horror!!) have already worn once or twice - I can see it being quick & useful for that?*
@EleanorMc67 Yes useful for that kind of freshening up. Also, and as someone who often forgets to adjust the temperature on an iron, it's handy for clothes containing wool or synthetics - you can't really burn anything (other than your own fingers if you don't keep them out of the way). But I'm not sure steaming a big pile of clothes would be significantly quicker than an iron because the water 'tank' is tiny on most hand held ones so you keep having to stop to remove it and fill it up - and that takes me longer than topping up a steam iron.

No argument from me that they're useful to have but it's not changed my life!

I've been looking at lots of reviews for different ones - the water capacity of the tank will be taken into account!!

EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 03:42

PhaedraTwo · 03/08/2026 08:58

From another recent thread, I am amazed at the number of people on here who wash absolutely every item of clothing after one wear!!! But not just that - the absolute ironclad belief that people who wear, say, a skirt three times before washing it are filthy disgusting human beings ... *

Gosh yes. A recent thread where someone ruined a brand new skirt by machine washing it. I just thought why was she washing it? Maybe she had worked a shift in a fish smokehouse and also split a bowl of tomato soup down it.

I always wear a slip with an unlined skirt, sometimes waist slip, or depending on the skirt and top a full slip. The actual skirt material is touching skin only at the waist or not at all. It doesn't need washing.

Of course saying you wear a slip is often met with derision on here.

Edited

I haven't seen that particular thread - but I have seen lots of people say that they wash ALL new clothes before wearing them??? Why??? I'm afraid that I don't even wash my secondhand purchases before wearing them ... they arrive clean, or clean enough for me.

I sometimes will wear a slip. I also often wear thin vest tops. Both tend to help create smoother lines below thinner/slightly transparent clothing etc too.

(I bought a beautiful Marina Rinaldi top a while ago from Vinted, & wore it to lunch for the first time today. It smelt faintly but deliciously of a really lovely perfume - & now I want to contact the seller to find out what it was!)

EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 03:48

TealReader · 03/08/2026 09:47

I’ve just got through all the posts. With current prices for good wool I generally expect a decent amount of polyester unless paying €500+ for a blazer I’m afraid. Polyester has its place but I certainly do try and buy a lot less of it. I’ve lost a lot of weight and moved country in the past few years so have been building my wardrobe from scratch and have really tried to buy a lot less but better. I wear my clothes. I’ve invested in armpit protectors which I wear with most of my wool to reduce washing frequency. I handwash wool and silk, wash everything else on a cool cycle. Stains I pretreat. It’s time consuming yes but I only buy clothes I love and want to look after. I iron once a week and have a hand held steamer I use to freshen clothes up and don’t find it too onerous.

Yes, having researched polyester - & recycled polyester - more, that's my take on it.

Your post has reminded me of domestic science lessons at my convent grammar school. Cookery was one half, sewing the other - but it also included stuff on personal hygiene that included how to look after your clothes. I didn't even know you could still buy armpit protectors!

EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 03:51

Abra1t · 03/08/2026 14:34

Meanwhile we have hosepipe bans and food production is stalling because of the lack of water and people are wasting it on clothes that don't need washing.

I also have a slip, though sometimes forget to wear it.

And those who insist that washing everything after one wear is a necessity, then cannot seem to see that there is any correlation whatsoever between their actions & such shortages/environmental damage ...

iamnotalemon · 04/08/2026 04:20

Yet it’s amazing how many people will buy it just because of the label/where it’s from. Madness. I’ve seen nicer ones in primark.

EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 05:03

iamnotalemon · 04/08/2026 04:20

Yet it’s amazing how many people will buy it just because of the label/where it’s from. Madness. I’ve seen nicer ones in primark.

I don't think Primark would have jackets made anywhere near as well as this one will be - or in as good a fabric (synthetic or not).

But I agree that lots of people are suckers for a label ... especially those that are deemed most in vogue/coolest/most fashionable. Until next season ...

GarlicEverywhere · 04/08/2026 08:55

YellowSpade · 29/07/2026 07:53

Any particular brand? I bought my husband a community clothing sports training top but he hated the shape, the weight and everything about it. His Nike plastic stuff stinks. I would love a recommendation!

Nikwax laundry products. Probably Base Wash and Base Fresh, but check out the whole range.

https://nikwax.com/en-gb/products/

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EleanorMc67 · 04/08/2026 03:42

I haven't seen that particular thread - but I have seen lots of people say that they wash ALL new clothes before wearing them??? Why??? I'm afraid that I don't even wash my secondhand purchases before wearing them ... they arrive clean, or clean enough for me.

I sometimes will wear a slip. I also often wear thin vest tops. Both tend to help create smoother lines below thinner/slightly transparent clothing etc too.

(I bought a beautiful Marina Rinaldi top a while ago from Vinted, & wore it to lunch for the first time today. It smelt faintly but deliciously of a really lovely perfume - & now I want to contact the seller to find out what it was!)

Yeah clothes absolutely do NOT need to be washed when you’ve just bought them

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