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  • can you iron chenille

    Can you iron chenille? Yes, but carefully. Chenille's soft, velvety pile comes from tufted yarns that crush, flatten, or develop shiny spots under a hot iron pressed straight onto the fabric. With low… read more

  • what does chenille mean

    If you have ever run your hand across a plush throw or sofa and wondered what does chenille mean, the answer is charmingly literal: chenille is the French word for caterpillar. The name describes the… read more

  • chenille meaning

    Curious about the chenille meaning? The word is French for caterpillar, and one touch explains why. Chenille yarn has a soft, fuzzy pile that looks just like a caterpillar's coat. That velvety surface… read more