I'll agree ... the sheen does wash off!
I had some of the bright blue and in the pre-wash with hot water and dryer, the finish came off ... and came off unevenly! There was still a design, but definitely, it looked abnormal and easy for others to spot.
Even with that, the finish made it difficult to press and get it to take a sharp crease on the seams.
I too am impressed with your getting talking to the sales rep so quickly!!