moleskins

Napped cotton fabric

Moleskins are heavy cotton fabric with a soft, suede-like nap on one side, used for durable work clothing: He wore moleskin trousers in the field.

The plural often refers to trousers made from this fabric.

Moleskins are also adhesive pads used to protect skin from friction, especially on feet: She applied moleskins to prevent blisters.

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

suede · velvety · soft · plush · supple · smooth · woven · textile · weave · heavyweight

trousers

chinos

Cotton twill trousers

khakis · workwear · casual · tailored · outdoorsmen · hunting · country · field · sporting · British

notebook

Moleskine

Premium bound notebook brand

planner · jotter · pocket · elastic · ribbon · notes · sketching · ideas · lists · writing

blister

adhesive

Material that bonds objects

protection · friction · prevention · heel · foot · hiking · rubbing · comfort · waterproof · flexible

Categories
Opposites
fabric weight and texture

moleskinschiffon

Delicate transparent textile

organza · gauze · voile · mesh · gossamer

skin protection vs. exposure

moleskinsburlap

Coarse woven fiber

sackcloth · hairshirt · sandpaper · hessian · canvas

writing medium type

moleskinsdigital notes

Text saved electronically

tablets · laptops · smartphones

Family

moleskin

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G