Chinchilla is a napped material made from fine wool. The surface has tufts very close together.
The development of chinchilla was a milestone fabric in the evolution of fleece. <nowiki>"Synchilla"</nowiki> (Synthetic Chinchilla) was the first generation fleece. In 1985, Synchilla was used in product "seminal Snap-T pullover" from Patagonia, Inc., which was popular in ski trips across the Northeast.
Chinchilla is an imitation of a textile made from the fur of the chinchillas, the South American rodents; the fabric pile is curled up in tufts.
Chinchilla is thick, heavy material preferred for overcoats.