polyesters
Wrinkle-resistant synthetics
Polyesters are synthetic polymers used widely in textiles, plastics, and coatings.
The fiber form dominates clothing—polyester fabrics are durable, wrinkle-resistant, and quick-drying, though sometimes criticized as cheap or uncomfortable compared to natural fibers: The suit was 100% polyester.
Polyester resins appear in fiberglass, bottles, and films.
The singular polyester names the material itself.
Woven or knit material
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
- threadsTwisted fiber strands
- yarnsThreads or tall tales
weave · knit · microfiber · fleece · taffeta · satin · chiffon · georgette
Large repeated-unit molecule
- resinViscous plant secretion
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
polymerization · monomer · glycol · condensation · molecular · copolymer · crystalline · amorphous
Narrow-necked liquid containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- filmMovie or coating
- sheetingWide fabric for covers
insulation · upholstery · carpeting · ropes · sails · conveyor belts · geotextiles · hoses
Body coverings worn daily
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- activewearExercise-appropriate clothing
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
suits · linings · dresses · shirts · blouses · pants · jackets · outerwear
Able to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- quick-dryingLoses moisture rapidly
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- strongHaving great physical power
colorfast · shrink-resistant · stain-resistant · static · hydrophobic · thermoplastic · melt · pilling
Reasonably priced
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- mass-producedMade in large quantities
- budgetPlan for spending
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
accessible · low-cost · fast fashion · disposable · commodity · wholesale · imported · manufacturing
fabric
Woven or knit material
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
- threadsTwisted fiber strands
yarns · weave · knit · microfiber · fleece · taffeta · satin · chiffon · georgette · blends
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- resinViscous plant secretion
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
petrochemical · polymerization · monomer · glycol · condensation · molecular · copolymer · crystalline · amorphous · synthesis
bottles
Narrow-necked liquid containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- filmMovie or coating
sheeting · insulation · upholstery · carpeting · ropes · sails · conveyor belts · geotextiles · hoses · filtration
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- activewearExercise-appropriate clothing
uniforms · suits · linings · dresses · shirts · blouses · pants · jackets · outerwear · athleisure
durable
Able to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- quick-dryingLoses moisture rapidly
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
strong · colorfast · shrink-resistant · stain-resistant · static · hydrophobic · thermoplastic · melt · pilling · breathability
affordable
Reasonably priced
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- mass-producedMade in large quantities
- budgetPlan for spending
economical · accessible · low-cost · fast fashion · disposable · commodity · wholesale · imported · manufacturing
- polymerspolymer, elastomers, monomer, polyurethane foam, silicone rubber
- polyester suitsSynthetic fabric formalwear
- polyester blendFabric with artificial fibers
- recycled polyesterFabric from reclaimed plastic
- polyester fillSynthetic cushioning material