Fabric abbreviations
What do fabric abbreviations mean
Fabric abbreviations glossary
Here is a short list of the most commonly used fibers in fashion to help you identify them on care labels.
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 Blend
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 - Yak