lurex
Noun
Meaning
lurex (uncountable)
Alternative letter-case form of Lurex
Lurex (uncountable)
A form of yarn (or fabric made from it) that incorporates a glittering metallic thread.
Examples
Knitwear specialists sat in the showroom foyer, knitting together four strands of yarn, to create the sort of chunky sweaters with Lurex detailing that would later fill the runway.
Arbib has a knack for unlikely clashes, a product of her frequent globe-trotting and artisan partnerships: Consider the jewel-toned stripes of fuchsia, lime, and cobalt on a plunging wrap dress, or the violet and Lurex ribbons on a strapless number.
Lurex is a metallic fibre used in clothing embellishment.