boucle
Knotted textile fiber
Boucle is a fabric or yarn with a looped, knotted texture that creates a nubby, textured surface.
The loops give boucle garments—especially jackets and coats—a distinctive bumpy appearance: a classic boucle jacket, The sofa was upholstered in cream boucle.
The word comes from French for "curled" or "buckled."
Twisted strand for crafts
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- crochetHooked needle needlework
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
cardigan · throw · blanket · shawl · scarf · chenille · mohair · angora
Formed into rings
pebbled · nubbly · slubbed · tufted · puckered · crinkled · coiled · twisted
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
sweater · cardigan · throw · blanket · shawl · scarf · chenille · mohair · angora · tweed
looped
Formed into rings
bumpy · pebbled · nubbly · slubbed · tufted · puckered · crinkled · coiled · twisted · kinked
Chanel
French haute couture house
runway · designer · tailored · elegant · vintage · chic · ensemble · stylish · garment · silhouette
loom
Fabric-making frame
twill · jacquard · handwoven · tapestry · shuttle · bobbin · spinning · plying · thread · artisanal
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- textured fabricsbrocade, chenille, corduroy, crepe, damask
- upholsteryfoam, padding, stuffing, tufting, fabric
- upholstery fabricsvelvet, damask, chenille, brocade, linen
- yarn typesskein, ball, hank, cake, cone
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment