also: メリアス
noun
knitted fabric; knitwear
Refers to knitted fabric or knitted goods, often used for underwear or stockings. Loanword from Spanish/Portuguese.
from Spanish medias · from Portuguese meias
このシャツはメリヤスでできている。
This shirt is made of knitted fabric.
メリヤス製品は肌触りが良い
Knitwear products feel good against the skin.
Borrowed from Spanish 'medias' or Portuguese 'meias', meaning stockings or knitted goods.