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Pointelle:
a form of knit stitch resembling lace.

Polar fleece:
a fleece-back jersey fabric.

Polar solvent:
a solvent containing molecules in which there is an uneven distribution of electrons and therefore a permanent dipole moment.

Polyamide:
another word for nylon.
Last referenced in: Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2015 (Textile Outlook International Issue 168)

Polyamide salt:
the substance which is polymerised to produce nylon polymer. Polyamide salt is formed when adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine react to neutralise each other.

Polyester:
a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many types of polyester, the term is used commonly to refer to polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Last referenced in: Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2015 (Textile Outlook International Issue 168)

Polymer:
a long molecule made up from many smaller repeat molecules; the following polymers are the main ones used to make synthetic fibres: polyacrylic; polyamide (nylon); polyester; polypropylene; and polyurethane.
Last referenced in: Product developments and innovations in the home textiles market, April 2014 (Textile Outlook International Issue 168)

Polymerisation:
the process of linking small chemical units together to form larger molecules.
Last referenced in: A strong future for carbon, glass, synthetic and natural fibre textiles in composites (Technical Textile Markets Issue 96)

Polymerise:
the process of linking small chemical units together to form larger molecules.
Last referenced in: Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, 1st quarter 2013 (Technical Textile Markets Issue 92)

Polynosic:
a type of cellulosic fibre characterised by a high wet modulus of elasticity. When sanded or raised, fabrics made from this fibre have the soft, peachskin surface found in washed silks.

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