noun
figured satin; rinzu silk
A type of silk satin with a woven pattern, often used for kimono and obi. The term is specific to traditional Japanese textiles.
この着物は綸子で仕立てられています。
This kimono is made of figured satin.
綸子の帯は光沢が美しい。
A rinzu obi has a beautiful luster.
The term 綸子 (りんず) is of uncertain origin, but it has been used in Japanese for centuries to refer to a specific type of patterned silk satin. The kanji 綸 and 綾 both relate to textiles, but the exact derivation is unclear.