Chenille (chenille) - cotton or acrylic yarn, which received its name due to the special technique in which it is made, as well as heavy dense velvety fabric of her. Translated from the French, chenille means "caterpillar", and the very fabric resembles velvety caterpillar chrysalis.
In the XVIII century chenille made of thin strips of wool fabric, interwoven at right angles, but due to the complexity of its production it became popular only in the first half of the XX century. From shenili began to make blankets, pillows, carpets, and even clothing.
In the XVIII century chenille made of thin strips of wool fabric, interwoven at right angles, but due to the complexity of its production it became popular only in the first half of the XX century. From shenili began to make blankets, pillows, carpets, and even clothing.