woollen

Made from fleece

Woollen describes things made of wool or relating to wool production: a woollen sweater, the woollen industry.

As a noun, woollens are wool garments, especially knitted ones: Pack your woollens for the trip north.

This is the British spelling; American English uses woolen.

garments

sweater

Knitted torso covering

scarf · shawl · mittens · gloves · socks · beanie · turtleneck · poncho · beret · cap

fabric

tweed

Textured woolen cloth

mohair · alpaca · angora · gabardine · tartan · herringbone · felted · jersey · twill · broadcloth

warmth

insulating

Preventing heat or electricity passage

toasty · comfort · softness · layering · breathable · moisture-wicking · winter · cold-weather · fireside · bundled

craft

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

crochet · needles · skein · handspun · spinning · loom · handwoven · cable knit · ribbing · stockinette

heritage

traditional

Following long-held customs

kilts · tartan · weavers · craftsmanship · shepherd · folklore · cottage industry · mill · homespun · vintage

Opposites
material origin

woollensynthetic

Produced artificially, not natural

polyester · nylon · acrylic · cotton · man-made

texture/feel

woollensilken

Smooth and lustrous

silky · satiny · smooth · sleek · glossy

Phrases
Family

woolly, woollens, woolliness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G