Wrinkle-resistant synthetic fabric (5)

I believe the answer is:

orlon

(Other definitions for orlon that I've seen before include "Synthetic acrylic fibre" , "Crease-resistant acrylic fabric" , "Synthetic fabric" , "Synthetic fibre/fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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