[2] The release of Polyester Girl has been described as the peak of Regurgitator's career; it was their highest selling single and has been credited with helping the album Unit reach sales of over 240,000.

[4] Polyester Girl has been called a "socially challenging" song,[5] and has also been described as Regurgitator's "anti-commercialism anthem".

[6] When questioned if he would have done anything different on the album Unit, Regurgitator frontman Quan Yeomans cited Polyester Girl, stating "it's one of those throwaway things that was done so quickly and so sillily.

Described in the video as an "All Amazing PETCOM", the Polyester Girl is advertised as being mentally active, being made from elasto-plastic and featuring ionic suspension.

The ability to customise a Polyester Girl's facial features, hair and wardrobe are shown, and viewers are encouraged to purchase a 'hover file' for their product.