polyamide
noun
poly·am·ide
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-ˌmīd 
-məd
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially
: a polymeric amide (such as nylon)
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It’s made with a mix of cotton, polyamide, and elastane for a comfy fit that won’t restrict you throughout the day.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Best mohair sweaters Each of these just-oversized-enough sweaters mixes mohair with other fibers—including wool and polyamide—for softness and stretch.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
The pants are made with a blend of polyamide and spandex material that is soft and stretchy, providing plenty of room to move around in.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
This year was no exception with the brand’s Ski Ultralight Tall sock, which sits right below the knee and is made from a durable blend of 64 percent polyamide, 22 percent merino wool, and 14 percent spandex.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Best mohair sweaters Each of these just-oversized-enough sweaters mixes mohair with other fibers—including wool and polyamide—for softness and stretch.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
The pants are made with a blend of polyamide and spandex material that is soft and stretchy, providing plenty of room to move around in.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
This year was no exception with the brand’s Ski Ultralight Tall sock, which sits right below the knee and is made from a durable blend of 64 percent polyamide, 22 percent merino wool, and 14 percent spandex.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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polyamide
noun
poly·am·ide
ˌpäl-ē-ˈam-ˌīd, -əd
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially
: a polymer containing a long chain of amides
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