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  2. Polyester - Wikipedia

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    A polyester shirt Close-up of a polyester shirt SEM picture of a bend in a high-surface area polyester fiber with a seven-lobed cross section A drop of water on a water resistant polyester Polyesters can contain one ester linkage per repeat unit of the polymer, as in polyhydroxyalkanoates like polylactic acid , or they may have two ester ...

  3. Fire-retardant fabric - Wikipedia

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    Polyester is inherently flame retardant, and therefore doesn't flare up when applied to various tests. Any amount of heat delivered within a long enough time interval will have no impact on the fabrics' integrity while a limited amount of heat delivered within short enough time interval may ignite or melt the fabric.

  4. 50 Of The Funniest And Most Ridiculous Fashion Design Fails ...

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    The size 2 was significantly bigger than the size 16. I couldn’t get the size 16 zipped or buttoned. The size 2 fit well. I typically wear between a size 8 and size 12 in shorts/pants from Old Navy.

  5. PVC clothing - Wikipedia

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    The polyester fabric used for backing PVC clothing is more resistant to wear and tear than rubber, and PVC clothing does not require the use of any shining products. However, it is possible to polish PVC clothing using liquid silicone spray sold by car accessory shops. [10]

  6. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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    Microfiber fabrics are man-made and frequently used for athletic wear, such as cycling jerseys, because the microfiber material wicks moisture (perspiration) away from the body; subsequent evaporation cools the wearer. Microfiber can be used to make tough, very soft fabric for clothing, often used in skirts, jackets, bathrobes, and swimwear.

  7. Is dirty underwear really so bad for you? - AOL

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    Fungus thrives in a warm, moist environment, and the longer you wear your underwear without changing it, the more sweat it catches, leading to a fertile home for fungus. Plus, dirty underwear can ...

  8. Clothing material - Wikipedia

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    Different cultures have added cloth to leather and skins as a way to replace real leather. A wide range of fibers, including natural, cellulose, and synthetic fibers, can be used to weave or knit cloth. From natural fibers like cotton and silk to synthetic ones like polyester and nylon, most certainly reflects culture.

  9. The hidden dangers of acrylic nails and why you might ... - AOL

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    SEE ALSO: 5 hidden dangers at the hair salon The truth is, they can be seriously damaging to your health. Take a look below at the hidden dangers of getting acrylics and be aware the next time you ...