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Dynel

American  
[dahy-nel] / daɪˈnɛl /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of modacrylic fiber used in textiles, characterized chiefly by its strength, rapid drying rate, and noncombustibility.

  2. yarn or fabric made of this fiber.


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While Sprouse presented an intimidating exterior — he was known for his head-to-toe black ensembles, nail polish and grungy black Dynel wigs — he was sweet and shy, his friends said.

From New York Times Jul. 22, 2022

In March, 2015, Michelle Wilkins, 26, went to a house in Longmont, Colorado, to meet Dynel Lane, who was selling baby clothes via Craigslist.

From The Guardian Dec. 2, 2015

A judge ordered Dynel Catrece Lane, 34, held on a $2 million bond at Boulder County Jail.

From Washington Post Mar. 19, 2015

Dynel Andy and soft, squeezable Mr. Carlson tried to keep their charges in order.

From Time Magazine Archive

Soft, strong and nonshrinking, Verel is similar to, and faces stern competition from, Du Font's Orion, Chemstrand's Acrilan and Union Carbide's Dynel.

From Time Magazine Archive

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