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Additionally, the cushions are covered in olefin fabric—a sturdy performance fabric that is resistant to fading, stains, and mildew.
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Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Thanks to its low production costs, olefin is a budget-friendly type of carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s constructed from nylon and olefin with a latex backing and features a grippy back that keeps it in place without the additional need for a rug pad or rug tape.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Price at time of publish: $27 The Details: 38 percent nylon, 24 percent merino wool, 22 percent olefin, 13 percent polyester, 3 percent spandex | S to XL | 5 inches | Machine wash cold.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
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Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Thanks to its low production costs, olefin is a budget-friendly type of carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s constructed from nylon and olefin with a latex backing and features a grippy back that keeps it in place without the additional need for a rug pad or rug tape.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
Price at time of publish: $27 The Details: 38 percent nylon, 24 percent merino wool, 22 percent olefin, 13 percent polyester, 3 percent spandex | S to XL | 5 inches | Machine wash cold.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
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“Olefin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olefin. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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olefin
noun
ole·fin
ˈō-lə-fən 
: a chemical compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms that contains at least one double bond
especially
: any of various long-chain synthetic polymers (as of ethylene) used especially as textile fibers
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