chenille

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Chenille is a type of yarn characterized by its protruding pile, giving it a fuzzy appearance. It can be made from various materials like wool, cotton, silk, or rayon. This yarn is also used to create a specific type of fabric with a pile surface.1

Yarn, in general, is a continuous strand of fibers twisted together to create textiles. Chenille is considered a novelty yarn, designed to produce special effects, and is known for its soft, lofty texture with pile protruding on all sides. The word "chenille" originates from the French word for caterpillar, referencing its hairy look.21

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…times at one point; and chenille, a soft, lofty yarn with pile protruding on all sides. Textured yarns are synthetic filament yarns that are made bulky or stretchy by heating or other techniques.
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…times at one point; and chenille, a soft, lofty yarn with pile protruding on all sides. Textured yarns are synthetic filament yarns that are made bulky or stretchy by heating or other techniques.
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