A woolen napped material made from fine wool.

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.

— Rob Bondurant, vice president of marketing at Patagonia, The Evolution of Fleece, From Scratchy to Snuggie, New York Times Magazine

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.