Chinchilla was a napped material made from fine wool. The surface has tufts very close together. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Chinchilla is a milestone fabric in the evolution of fleece. "Synchilla" (Synthetic Chinchilla) was the first generation fleece. In 1985, Synchilla was used in product "seminal Snap-T pullover" from Patagonia, Inc., which was popular in ski trips across the Northeast. [5]
For many, many years, Synchilla was the Kleenex of fleece, if you will.
— Rob Bondurant, vice president of marketing at Patagonia, The Evolution of Fleece, From Scratchy to Snuggie, New York Times Magazine [5]
Chinchilla is an imitated material of Chinchilla hairs, the fabric pile is curled up in tufts. [1]
Chinchilla is thick, heavy material preferred for overcoats. [1]