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Common Synthetic Textiles Used in Clothing
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All synthetic textiles are used primarily in the production of clothing. These include:
| | Polyester fiber is used in all types of clothing, either alone or blended with fibres such as cotton. |
| | Acrylic is a fibre used to imitate wools, including cashmere, and is often used in replacement of them. |
| | Nylon is a fibre used to imitate silk and is tight-fitting; it is used in the production of pantyhose. |
| | Lycra, spandex, and tactel are fibres that stretch easily and are also tight-fitting, and are used to make activewear, bras, and swimsuits. |
| | Olefin fiber is a thermal fiber used in activewear, linings, and warm clothing. |
| | Lurex is a metallic fiber used in clothing embellishment. |
| | Ingeo is a fiber blended with other fibres such as cotton and used in clothing. It is prized for its ability to wick away perspiration. |
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