pul

plural puls

1. A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Afghan afghani.

1. abbreviationAbbreviation of polyurethane laminate (“a durable waterproof, machine-washable laminated fabric consisting of cloth and polyurethane”).

   Today's options are much more comfortable to wear and touch. Cloth diaper covers can be polyurethane laminate (PUL) over cotton or polyester, nylon, wool or fleece.

   2007, Denise Fields, Alan Fields, Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Baby Furinture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear and Much, Much More!, Windsor Peak Press, →ISBN, page 211

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   PUL is waterproof and yet can withstand the heat of the dryer, wool is breathable yet fairly waterproof and antimicrobial, hemp and bamboo are absorbent and have some antimicrobial properties.

   2011, Peggy Wilson, The Naturally Frugal Baby, →ISBN, page 88

   PUL is a slippery material and is not very easy to sew. Using a dual feed will simplify the sewing process. You can also use a Teflon presser foot, which reduces the slippery aspect. Alternatively, place a sheet of tracing paper between the PUL and the presser foot.

   2023, The Complete Manual of Sewing: 120 Visual Lessons for Beginners, C&T Publishing, →ISBN, page 42

2. IrelandUKabbreviationacronymAcronym of Protestant, Unionist, Loyalist; a member of the eponymous community in Northern Ireland.

   The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brought an end to much of the violence, but it's still a long road to true integration and reconciliation between the Catholic nationalists and PUL community.

   2013 May 27, Tricia Tongco, Shweta Saraswat, “Should Paramilitary Murals in Belfast Be Repainted?”, in The Atlantic