Najbliži postojeći izraz, koji dočarava toplinu i mekoću, bio bi "plišani", iako pliš i chenille nisu isto. Radi se o materijalu satkanom od vlakna kod kojeg niti strše kao kod četkice maskare.
Problem nastaje ako ovaj izraz, koji nije u našim svakodnevnim predodžbama, ostavite u originalu ili pokušate detaljnije opisati ( u tom se slučaju razbija literarna slika).


"Chenille: From the French term for caterpillar. A woven yarn which has a pile protruding all around at right angles to the body thread. It was used for embroidery fringes and tassels. Chenille is also the name for fabrics woven from chenille yarns. The fabric has a plushlike surface. Chenille can be made of various fibers: cotton, silk, rayon, etc."

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