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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Synthetic polyamide is commonly known as nylon, often used in textiles, plastics and automotive parts.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 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
The stretchy polyamide material is designed with cooling technology, and the waistband stays in place without rolling.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 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
The stretchy polyamide material is designed with cooling technology, and the waistband stays in place without rolling.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 June 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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