polypropylene

noun

poly·pro·pyl·ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn

: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

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Cotton socks absorb moisture but don't release it as well as sweat-wicking fabrics like polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, or wool.56 4. —

Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 The printer ships with a single label roll, which uses polypropylene (PP) plastic for its 1.97-by-1.18-inch labels. —

PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025 Specifically, polypropylene releases 1.2 billion particles per milliliter, cellulose releases 135 million particles per milliliter, and nylon-6 releases 8.18 million particles per milliliter. —

Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 Unlike many insulated shells, which need a durable water-repellent (DWR) coating to shed precipitation, the Odin Infinity is sewn with polypropylene, which won’t wear down or lose waterproofing in the wash. —

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