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Cloth from artificial fibres

astrakhan

noun

black or grey fur with tight curls that comes from lambs, or an artificial cloth like this, used to make coats or hats

chenille

noun

thick, soft, slightly furry cloth used for making clothes etc

chiffon

noun

very thin transparent cloth made from silk or nylon

Crimplene

a cloth made from artificial fibres that stays smooth when it is crushed or folded and is used for making clothes

elastic

noun

a material that stretches easily and can return to its original shape quickly. Elastic is often sewn into clothes to allow them to stretch.

fleece

noun

a type of soft artificial cloth used for making clothes, that looks and feels like a sheep’s fleece

fur

noun

material that is made to look and feel like fur, and is used for making clothes and toys. It is sometimes called fake fur, synthetic fur, or fun fur.

lamé

noun

shiny cloth with gold or silver fibres in it

leatherette

noun

a cloth made from artificial fibres and designed to look like leather, used especially for covering furniture

Lurex

artificial fibre that contains thin lines of shiny metal

Lycra

light cloth made from artificial fibres that stretches and keeps its shape

microfibre

noun

a very thin fibre used for making cloth that has very small holes in it

nylon

noun

a strong artificial substance that is used in making plastic and cloth

polyester

noun

a light cloth made from artificial fibres. It dries quickly after it is washed and is used especially to make clothes.

Spandex

another name for lycra

taffeta

noun

a thick shiny cloth made of silk or artificial fibre, often used for making women’s dresses

viscose

noun

a thin light smooth cloth made from artificial fibres

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