three-ply

adjective

: having three layers or threads
three-ply paper

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Intex Above-Ground Ultra XTR Swimming Pool $1,854 $1,710 at Amazon This above-ground pool is built to last, thanks to its durable three-ply PVC liner reinforced with polyester mesh, which the brand says is up to 50 percent tougher than standard liners. Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 June 2025 Angel Reese The Chicago Sky star wore a custom black duchess satin trompe l’oeil cropped jacket with silk satin lacing and contrasting three-ply mohair cups, an exaggerated hip corset and a matching drop-waist skirt with an extended train. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025 Plus, its high-quality three-ply construction is oven-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit for a warp-resistant finish. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024 Most stainless steel cookware sets will be at least three-ply, with some boasting thicker five-ply construction. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024 In terms of cookware, the 3.5-liter stainless steel pot and three-ply frying pan offer solid heat distribution and performance for preparing more complicated camp meals. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 Meri Meri 20-Pack Gingham Small Napkins Buy on Target $7 From the contrasting scalloped edges to the prim gingham pattern to the pale colors, this 20-pack of three-ply paper napkins looks just as fancy as any cloth options. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024 In the past, some retailers have marketed their sheets as having a higher thread count without clearly stating that the fabric uses a two- or three-ply yarn. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2024 The three-ply design features a stainless steel exterior and interior sandwiching a layer of aluminum alloy. Staff Author, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023

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