Lurex (TM)

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Scope note
Synthetic yarn with reflective properties made of aluminum filaments coated with plastic. It is used in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa to weave shiny, glittering cloth-like material.
Lurex
Accepted term: 09-Dec-2024