Chinchilla was a napped material made from fine

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. The surface has tufts very close together.

Synchilla

Chinchilla is a milestone fabric in the evolution of fleece. ''Synchilla'' (Synthetic Chinchillla) was the first generation fleece. In 1985, Synchilla was used in product ''seminal Snap-T pullover'' from

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, which was popular in ski trips across the Northeast.

Texture

Chinchilla is an imitated material of

Chinchilla Chinchillas are either of two species ('' Chinchilla chinchilla'' and '' Chinchilla lanigera'') of crepuscular rodents of the parvorder Caviomorpha. They are slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels, and are native to the Andes m ...

hairs, the fabric pile is curled up in tufts.

Use

Chinchilla is thick, heavy material preferred for overcoats.

References

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