Tricel
(ˈtraɪsɛl)
Also tricel.
[f. tri- (in *triacetate) + cellulose n.]
A proprietary name for a man-made fibre made from cellulose triacetate, and for material made from this.
| 1954 Trade Marks Jrnl. 22 Dec. 1300/2 Tricel... Raw or partly prepared artificial fibrous textile materials not being yarns or threads. British Celanese Limited, Celanese House.., London W.1; manufacturers. 1956 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 20 Nov. 88/1 Tricel... For staple fibres made wholly or partially of cellulose derivatives. 1965 Guardian 31 Mar. 13/2 The two fabrics looked identical, but ‘Tricel’ had got something that the other hadn't got—easy-care properties. 1969 W. J. Burley Death in Willow Pattern i. 13 Susan..put on a simple short-sleeved Tricel dress. 1977 Lancashire Life Feb. 22/2 A top cup of cotton embroidered nylon tricel. |