Lurex

For the artist name used by Freddie Mercury, see Larry Lurex.
Lurex yarn
Cheryl Cole wearing a Lurex dress whilst performing with Girls Aloud at Battle Abbey, Hastings.
African lace made with Lurex

Lurex is the registered brand name of The Lurex Company, Ltd. for a type of yarn with a metallic appearance. The yarn is made from synthetic film, onto which a metallic aluminium, silver, or gold layer has been vaporised. "Lurex" may also refer to cloth created with the yarn.

The Lurex Company

Hugo Wolfram, father of mathematician Stephen Wolfram, served as Managing Director of the Lurex Company; he was also author of three novels[1]

Lurex in the media

Lurex has been a popular material for movie and television costumes. For example, the bodysuit worn by actress Julie Newmar as Catwoman in the Batman TV series of the 1960s is constructed of black Lurex.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Telling a good yarn by Jenny Lunnon, Oxford Times, Thursday 21 September 2006.
  2. ↑ Keyes, Allison (2008-03-16). "Catwoman: Feminine Power, on the Prowl". NPR. Retrieved 2013-06-09.


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