what is lurex made of
What is a presser foot? Lurex fabric is unique in that it is made using metals such as silver and gold. Recently, stainless steel and aluminium, and aluminized materials, have also been widely incorporated in the production process. Lurex fabric is produced in one of two ways, through laminating or by metallization. In laminating, acetate or polyester film is used to coat a layer of aluminium, silver or gold. Once coated, the metal is then cut to thin and narrow strips, which are then woven into ribbons.