Chinchilla (cloth)Chinchilla is a napped material made from fine wool. The surface has tufts very close together.SynchillaThe development of chinchilla was a milestone fabric in the evolution of fleece. "Synchilla" 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.TextureChinchilla 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.UseChinchilla is thick, heavy material preferred for overcoats.