polyamide
noun
poly·am·ide
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-ˌmīd 
-məd
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially
: a polymeric amide (such as nylon)
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Constructed with a blend of viscose, polyamide, and polyester, the sweater is soft and warm, yet lightweight enough to layer under a jacket on a chilly day.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s made from the brand’s signature sculpting fabric (81% polyamide and 19% elastane), which contains collagen yarns.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
Over 50% of the follicular fluid samples contained polyamide (PA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE), while polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) were discovered in over 30% of the follicular fluid samples.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s made from the brand’s signature sculpting fabric (81% polyamide and 19% elastane), which contains collagen yarns.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
Over 50% of the follicular fluid samples contained polyamide (PA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE), while polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) were discovered in over 30% of the follicular fluid samples.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
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polyamide
noun
poly·am·ide
ˌpäl-ē-ˈam-ˌīd, -əd
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially
: a polymer containing a long chain of amides
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