ˈvinˌyän noun
( -s )
Etymology: from Vinyon, a trademark
1. : any of various synthetic textile fibers in filament or staple form that are long-chain polymers composed of at least 85 percent by weight of vinyl chloride units −CH 2 CHCl− often together with vinyl acetate units, that show good strength wet or dry, but that have a low softening temperature and can be easily molded
2. : yarn or fabric made from vinyon fiber and used especially for industrial filter cloth, fishing lines and nets, and clothing