Chinchilla (cloth)
# Chinchilla (cloth)

Chinchilla was a napped material made from fine wool. 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 Patagonia, Inc., which was popular in ski trips across the Northeast.

   For many, many years, Synchilla was the Kleenex of fleece, if you will.

## Texture

Chinchilla is an imitated material of Chinchilla hairs, the fabric pile is curled up in tufts.

## Use

Chinchilla is thick, heavy material preferred for overcoats.

