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polycotton

British  
/ ˈpɒlɪkɒtən /

noun

  1. a fabric made from a mixture of polyester and cotton

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The finalists included a U.S. company that found a way to recycle polycotton fabrics, which makes up half of all textile waste.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Sophia had a sweet old lady style that belied the sharp Sicilian woman that lurked beneath her Peter Pan collars and polycotton florals.

From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2020

This is not Fishman’s fault, bless his polycotton blend socks.

From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2019

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