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Lurex is the brand name for a type of yarn with a metallic appearance. The twine is most commonly a synthetic fibre, onto which an aluminium layer has been vaporised. "Lurex" may also refer to cloth created with the yarn.

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 .[1][failed verification]

References

  1. ^ Moore, Booth (2011-01-24). "Catching up with the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
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