Chenille

Description

Chenille is a unique fabric characterized by its fuzzy piles which look like a caterpillar. Chenille is a relatively recent development in the textile industry, as it was first introduced in the eighteenth century, and its popularity in the fashion industry has grown in recent years.

Named for the French word for caterpillar, chenille is the name for both the type of yarn and the fabric that makes the soft material. The threads are purposefully piled in creating the yarn, which resembles the fuzzy exterior of the caterpillar. Chenille is a woven fabric that can be made from a variety of different fibers, including cotton, silk, wool, and rayon. Chenille yarn and fabric are fixtures in fashion and home decor, and the soft, fluffy textile has a unique history and manufacturing process.