"PUL" meaning in English

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          "extra": "a durable waterproof, machine-washable laminated fabric consisting of cloth and polyurethane",
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          "ref": "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, page 211",
          "text": "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.",
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          "ref": "2011, Peggy Wilson, The Naturally Frugal Baby, page 88",
          "text": "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.",
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          "ref": "2023, The Complete Manual of Sewing: 120 Visual Lessons for Beginners, C&T Publishing, page 42",
          "text": "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.",
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        "Abbreviation of polyurethane laminate (“a durable waterproof, machine-washable laminated fabric consisting of cloth and polyurethane”)."
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          "fabric",
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          "cloth",
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