ポリエステル

ぽりえすてる
noun
polyester
clothing
1. polyester; polyester fabric
A synthetic fabric widely used in clothing, bedding, and other textiles. Known for being wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and affordable.
このシャツはポリエステル100(ひゃく)%だ。
This shirt is 100% polyester.
ポリエステルは乾(かわ)きやすいので旅行(りょこう)に便利(べんり)だ。
Polyester dries quickly, so it's convenient for travel.
素材(そざい)は綿(めん)65%、ポリエステル35%の混紡(こんぼう)です。
The material is a 65% cotton, 35% polyester blend.

From English "polyester." One of the most common fabric names encountered when shopping for clothes in Japan. Clothing tags (洗濯表示(せんたくひょうじ)) list fabric composition using this term.

Polyester is the most widely used synthetic fiber globally. In Japanese retail, it appears on labels as ポリエステル, sometimes abbreviated as ポリ in casual contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ナイロン: nylon — another synthetic fabric, slightly different texture
  • 綿(めん): cotton — natural fiber
  • 絹(きぬ): silk — natural fiber, luxury
  • アクリル: acrylic — synthetic fabric, often used in knitwear
  • レーヨン: rayon — semi-synthetic fabric with a silk-like feel

Related Words

Compare: ナイロン (nylon)
Compare: 綿(めん) (cotton)
Compare: 絹(きぬ) (silk)
Compare: アクリル (acrylic)
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