Chenille yarn was named for how it was made and is typically used in quilting due to its soft feathery feel when stitched to a backing fabric. It also offered a velvety appearance to the products it was used on.
Chenille fabric is produced by weaving chenille "yarn" into new cloth. The chenille "yarn" is produced by first weaving a specific type of fabric and cutting that fabric into strips, which are then woven up into the chenille fabric.
Chenille is a fabric that is normally a colored yarn or other fabric. Chenille originated in France and was invented by Alexander Buchanan.
According to textile historians chenille-type yarn is a recent technique, being produced in the 18th century and is believed to have originated in France. Back then the yarn was actually made by weaving a "leno" fabric and then cutting the fabric into strips to make the chenille yarn.
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oruga I am not certain if the above answer is a French localism, or slang for "caterpillar", but it is one of the Spanish words for caterpillar. The accepted word en français is "chenille" which is also used in English to refer to a yarn or fabric with a caterpillar-like soft furry feeling.
One is able to purchase a Chenille throw at several different retail locations, including the following stores and website: a Chenille store, the Chenille website, Amazon, eBay.
Unger’s Nanette yarn is a lightweight, soft, and textured yarn often compared to similar blends like Bernat’s Baby Velvet or Lion Brand's Velvet Yarn. Both alternatives feature a plush, velvety texture and are suitable for making cozy garments and accessories. When seeking a similar feel and drape, look for yarns labeled as "velvet" or "chenille," which offer comparable softness and warmth.
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That is the correct spelling of the word "chenille", a fabric. (French for caterpillar)
la chenille is the caterpillar in French.
Chenille rugs are manufactured in the country of the United States of America. Many popular stores sell Chenille rugs including Macy's and Home Depot.
The best way to clean chenille bedspreads is to soak them before washing them. Another popular way to clean chenille bedspreads is to apply peroxide to them.