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 Chinchilla) 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.