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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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