lurex is made of gold and silver silk. Gold and silver wire, English name: METALLIC YARN, gold and silver wire fabric English name: lurex gold and silver wire jacquard fabric: Metallic Jacquard Fabric metal wire commonly known as "gold and silver wire, gold and silver wire" is made into decorative wire for weaving by chemical method. Because it is mainly composed of gold and silver, it is named. "thread" is a customary name, but it is actually a piece of silk. In ancient times, gold and silver wire was made into thin foil by hand, mounted on thin sheepskin or paper, and then cut into filaments, which was called "flat gold and silver wire". It was expensive, thick and hard, easy to wear and change color. The common variety of modern gold and silver thread is made of polyester film by vacuum crossing LI hair. It originated in the United States in the early 195s, and industrial production began to take shape in our country in the 197s. The advantages of this kind of gold and silver wire now are: thin, soft, light, bright color and low price. Mainly include: 1, polyester gold and silver thread, single-layer polyester film after vacuum crossing LI, coated with resin protective film, used to dye fabrics; 2. Composite gold and silver thread, which is made of two layers of polyester film and one layer of LI foil, is mostly used for fabrics to be dyed; 3. There are also round gold and silver threads, which are mostly used in theatrical stage costumes, and now the clothing (fashion). 4. In addition, there is "rainbow color-changing gold and silver" suitable for colorful fabrics, especially decorative fabrics.