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Fabric and Textile Abbreviations List


PL or PES - Polyester, the shortened name of a synthetic polymer used in many textile blends.

EA or EL - Elastane (also called Lycra or Spandex), made from polyether-polyurea copolymer

PA - Polyamide, a synthetic fiber made from polyamides

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PBT - Polybutylene Terephthalate, texturized polyester with natural stretch

PU - Polyurethane, a waterproof fabric that is made by laminating other fibers, including polyester

CO - Cotton, a natural fiber derived from the cotton plant

PPPolypropylene, is a thermoplastic polymer.



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