Lurex

[ loor-eks ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of metallic yarn, made of laminated aluminum foil and transparent film sliced into narrow strips.

Lurex

/ ˈlʊərɛks /

noun

1. a thin metallic thread coated with plastic
2. fabric containing such thread, which gives it a glittering appearance

Example Sentences

Interpreting the house codes for the modern woman, the third look was a sexy midnight blue-and-gold lurex bodysuit.

From The Daily Beast