How to Use polyester in a Sentence

polyester

noun
  • The shirt is made of polyester.
  • The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.
  • The bag, which is made of polyester, has a rolling stand that secures to the base of your tree.
    Korin Miller, wsj.com, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Made of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, the fabric is durable and thick.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • There’s no chest strap, but the straps are wide, padded, and made of lightweight and breathable polyester.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 July 2023
  • The polyester pad has a sticky adhesive on both sides that helps keep rugs in place.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Some fishing shirts may be made with a blend of cotton and polyester.
    Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • The handles are made of hard plastic in a kind of old-school ski pole grip with a polyester wrist strap.
    Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The sheets are made with a soft polyester fabric that will keep you warm and comfortable.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023
  • It’s made of deer hair and the polyester Antron carpet that Close ripped out of his fishing cabin.
    Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The most common fillings for comforters are polyester fiber fill and down.
    Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • It's made with 100% polyester for a lightweight, airy feel that wicks away moisture.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • It’s made from a blend of silky nylon, stretchy spandex, and breathable polyester, which gives it a soft-to-the-touch feel.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Thanks to the polyester and spandex blend, these are stretchy and durable enough for active, growing kids.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The polyester fleece keeps your face nice and warm while avoiding the moisture that some other options are prone to.
    David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, the polyester cover is easy to spot clean (or lint roll, to clean up pet hair) and comes off for machine washing.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The dress is also made from a machine-washable blend of polyester and spandex.
    Terri Peters, Parents, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The polyester fabric is dirt- and abrasion-resistant to last through all of your potlucks and picnics.
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Made with a thick polyester, the fabric is dust and water-resistant.
    Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • The Warm Slipper Pro is made of polyester with a soft, shearling-like lining and super-plush footbeds.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The short-sleeve top is made mostly of polyester, some rayon, and a little bit of spandex that gives it some stretch.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The cushions themselves are made of easy-to-clean polyester and come in a variety of fun colors.
    Casey Seiden, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • The polyester is soft to the touch, Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex certified, and machine washable.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The 100% polyester material is machine washable and soft on the skin.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Rather than down fill, this comforter uses a whole-piece polyfill, which is made of polyester.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Made with 100 percent polyester, the fabric feels perfect for spring and light enough for summer.
    Erinne Magee, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • The breezy pants are made from a blend of polyester and nylon that offers a stylish drapey look, and feature two side slip pockets.
    Karen I. Chen, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • They are encased with a sweat-absorbent cover and finished off with a plush polyester fill.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The ball is coated in a soft polyester material with a small finger loop to keep it from rolling out of your hand.
    Mary K. Tatum, Ms, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • The brand has even signed a $600 million offtake agreement for recycled polyester for the next seven years.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024

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