sherpa fleece

Soft plush textile

Sherpa fleece is a synthetic fabric with a smooth outer surface and a fuzzy, pile interior designed to mimic the texture of sheepskin or wool.

Named for the Sherpa people of Nepal associated with Himalayan mountaineering, it appears in jacket linings, blankets, and cold-weather gear: a denim jacket with sherpa fleece lining.

Related

blanket · fuzzy · warm · teddy bear · plush · polyester · outdoor · cold weather · mountain gear · hiking · layering · zip · snap buttons · snuggle · texture · pile · insulation · base layer

Categories
Opposites
material texture

sherpa fleecesilk

Fine woven insect fiber

satin · patent leather · leather · vinyl · nylon

material origin

sherpa fleecemerino wool

Fine sheep fiber fabric

cashmere · shearling · mohair · lambswool · angora

thermal properties

sherpa fleecechiffon

Delicate transparent textile

gauze · mesh · linen · muslin · organza

Family

sherpa, fleece, sherpas, fleeces, fleeced, fleecing, fleecy

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