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Courtelle

Courtelle

8.7
A soft man-made fabric that looks like wool and is used for clothes
  • noun
: Courtelle
  • The sweater is made from Courtelle, making it both warm and easy to care for.

Examples

  • Many school uniforms use Courtelle because of its durability and wool-like feel.

  • She prefers Courtelle garments since they are softer and less expensive than real wool.

  • The jacket is made from Courtelle fabric.

  • I love how warm Courtelle feels in winter.

  • The jacket is made of Courtelle, which feels soft and warm like wool.

  • She chose a dress fashioned from Courtelle for the chilly evening event.

  • Many athletes prefer Courtelle for its durability and comfort in activewear.

Synonyms

frise
vsCourtelle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Thick rough wool cloth with a raised surface used for warm clothing or blankets

is made from synthetic acrylic rather than natural wool

Surface Forms

Courtelle singular
Courtelles plural

Etymology

Courtelle is a brand name created for a man-made acrylic fabric, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of a trade name for cloth that is 'wool-like'. That's why Courtelle means a synthetic fabric used in clothing that looks and feels like wool.