polyester fiber
Noun: A type of manufactured, resilient fiber known for its quick-drying properties, composed principally of polyester, a category of polymers.
This term refers specifically to the textile material in its raw, thread-like form before it is woven or knitted into fabric. It is used in contexts related to manufacturing, textiles, and material science. * The filling for this pillow is made from recycled polyester fiber. * Polyester fiber is commonly blended with cotton to make shirts more wrinkle-resistant.
- Technical/Industrial Context: In manufacturing, the term specifies the raw material input. Properties like denier (fiber thickness) and staple length (fiber segment length) are often discussed.
- The plant produces a high-tenacity polyester fiber for industrial tire cords.
- Polyester (noun): The broader term for the polymer material itself or the fabric made from it.
- This jacket is made of polyester.
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (noun): The specific chemical polymer most commonly used to create polyester fiber.
- Synthetic fiber (noun): The general category to which polyester fiber belongs, including nylon and acrylic.
- Synthetic filament
- Man-made fiber (general)
The core meaning is the physical, thread-like strand made from polyester polymers. It emphasizes the material's origin (synthetic) and key characteristics (resilient, quick-drying). It is distinct from the finished fabric, which is simply called "polyester."
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a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester
