Dictionary:

zibeline

  (zĭb'ə-lēn', -līn')

1. A thick lustrous soft fabric of wool and other animal hair, such as mohair, having a silky nap.
2. The sable or its fur.

[French, sable, from Italian zibellino, of Slavic origin.]

Zibeline is a thick, soft fabric with a long nap. It is usually made of wool, such as mohair or alpaca, but can also be made from the hair of other animals, such as camels.

Zibeline can also refer to either the sable (Martes zibellina) or its pelt, which zibeline was originally made from.

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Pile woven:	Baize · Chenille · Corduroy · Fustian · Plush · Polar fleece · Terrycloth · Velours du Kasaï · Velvet · Velveteen · Zibeline
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Related:	Dyeing · Fiber · History of textiles · History of silk · Knitting · Terminology · Manufacturing · Preservation · Weaving · Yarn

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