noun
- A synthetic fiber made from casein (milk protein), used in textiles and clothing.
Usage: trademark; historical; largely obsolete in modern use
Examples
- Lanital was developed in Italy in the 1930s as an alternative to wool.
- The fabric had a soft feel similar to wool, making lanital popular for sweaters.
- During World War II, lanital production increased as a substitute for scarce natural fibers.
- Modern synthetic fibers have largely replaced lanital in the textile industry.