Lurex

The yarn is made from synthetic film, onto which a metallic aluminium, silver, or gold layer has been vaporized.

For example, the bodysuit worn by actress Julie Newmar as Catwoman in the Batman TV series of the 1960s is constructed of black Lurex.

[4] It was also seen in the slasher movie franchise Scream as the killer Ghostface costume known as Father Death to conceal the identity during the murder sprees.

Referenced in Australian group AC/DC's song 'Rocker' - "Lurex socks, blue suede shoes, V8 car, and tattoos" Its presence for 'sparkle' at the 1920s-themed 50th anniversary party for MOMA in New York City in 1979 was noted in a news story on the gala event.

[5] Larry Lurex was a name sometimes used by Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury with a few records being released under that name.