Talking about Materials: English Vocabulary List

made or consisting of plastic, a substance produced in a chemical process

"The cup is plastic."

"The plastic bag was not strong enough to hold all of the heavy groceries so it ripped open in the parking lot."

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

"This leather bag is nice."

"He invested in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years."

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

"This metal is very strong."

"Iron is a strong metal commonly used in construction and manufacturing industries."

made of or related to wool

"The scarf is woolen."

"The woolen sweater kept her warm during the cold winter months but it was too itchy to wear without a shirt underneath."

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

"Her tights are made of durable nylon."

"Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers"