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Description

Terminology from European fibre abbreviations chart (joelandsonfabrics.com)

Languages
nl → en
Terms
41
Tags
textiles
Last Updated
2026-01-03
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DutchEnglishNotes

AC

Acetate

AF

Other Fibres

CA

Acetate

CMD

Modal

CO

Cotton

CTA

Triacetate

CU

Cupro

CUP

Cupro

CV

Viscose (Rayon)

EA

Elastane

EL

Elastane

HL

Cotton / Linen Mix

LI

Flax / Linen

MA

Modacrylic

MO

Modal (Modal Cotton)

ME

Metallic Fibre

NY

Nylon

PA

Nylon/Polyamid

PE

Polyethylene

PES

Polyester

PC

Acrylic

PL

Polyester

PM

Metallised Polyester

PU

Polyurethane Fibre

RA

Ramie

SE

Silk

TA

Triacetate

VI

Viscose (Rayon)

VY

Vinyl

WA

Angora

WB

Beaver

WG

Vicuña

WK

Camelhair

WL

Llama

WM

Mohair

WO

Wool

WP

Alpaca

WS

Cashmere

WU

Guanaco

WV

Virgin Wool

WY

Yack