How to Use polypropylene in a Sentence

polypropylene

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  • The rug is made from 100% polypropylene and it is made in Turkey.
    — Tim Kohut, BGR, 25 May 2021
  • Short-weaves made from polypropylene or sisal are durable and easy to clean.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2021
  • The bag is crafted out of thick polypropylene and feels very durable.
    — Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
  • This measures four feet around and is made of 100% polypropylene.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 29 Apr. 2021
  • These Bloem planters are made from polypropylene, which is BPA-free and the most food safe grade of plastic.
    — Popular Science, 25 June 2020
  • Tangled around its tail was a polypropylene rope used to pull up crab traps.
    — Ed Komenda, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Made from acid-free and archival-safe polypropylene, these won’t lift copy off of papers.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 29 Apr. 2021
  • The polypropylene looks, feels and performs a lot like the foam containers.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 18 Oct. 2019
  • This rug is made from woven polypropylene cords and has a dense texture with a low pile.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The handle is durable (and lightweight—the whole thing weighs 11 ounces) polypropylene and the replaceable mesh is PVC.
    — Ryan Wichelns, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Made of polypropylene, these are durable, comfortable, and come in four sizes.
    — Popular Science, 6 July 2020
  • For stronger boards, choose one that contains polypropylene.
    — Susannah Felts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2022
  • All Purpose Boot Tray is easy to care for thanks to its durable polypropylene design.
    — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2021
  • They are made of thickened polypropylene and are two inches wide.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2023
  • Barbara Stein: There was no Gore Tex back then and no nylon and polypropylene.
    — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The masks are made with cotton and a polypropylene plastic lining, as well as elastic to wrap around the ears.
    — Diego Mendoza-Moyers, ExpressNews.com, 4 Apr. 2020
  • The next life of polypropylene can be clothing fibers, food containers, and speed humps.
    — Quartz Staff, Quartz, 16 May 2023
  • The polypropylene woofer makes for a durable speaker with a large dome tweeter to deliver a crisp and rich sound.
    — Kevin Luna, chicagotribune.com, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Garcia then reached under his desk and took out a box of porous polypropylene suits.
    — Sofia Quaglia, Wired, 12 Sep. 2020
  • To make macramé hangers, cut six strands of polypropylene rope to 6-8 feet, depending on the size of the planter and desired hanging height.
    — Katie Leporte, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2021
  • Also made of polypropylene, the rug is designed to hold up in high-traffic areas.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 23 Apr. 2022
  • And when looking for surgical masks, make sure they are made of polypropylene.
    — Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2021
  • For the most part, Parker drew the series on Yupo, an erasable, nonporous paper made from polypropylene.
    — Sarah Bonnette | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Row covers are made of spun polypropylene and let in water and reduced levels of light.
    — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
  • It is reinforced with a polypropylene core and made from durable cotton.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 16 June 2021
  • The outside of the case is made from durable and waterproof PU material and the card sleeves are made from clear polypropylene.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The cover is made from high-strength polypropylene and resists both aging and scratching.
    — Martha Sorren, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • These masks include five layers of polypropylene and cotton filters and have a nose clip to fit the mask more tightly to your face.
    — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 3 June 2020
  • And, the magnetic polypropylene pin will make sure your weights stay secure and intact.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The material of the doormat’s surface is made of 100% polypropylene yarns.
    — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024

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