jueves, 16 de octubre de 2008

Plush

Plush (from french peluche) is a textile having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet. Originally the pile of plush consisted of mohair or worsted yarn, but now silk by itself or with a cotton backing is used for plush, the distinction from velvet being found in the longer and less dense pile of plush. The material is largely used for upholstery and furniture purposes, and is also much employed in dress and millinery.
Modern plush is commonly manufactured from synthetic fibres such as polyester
. It is one of the number one areas to make toys. Small stuffed animals made from plush fabric, such as teddy bears, are known as plushies. The French term for "teddy bear" is ours en peluche.
Plush has also been used as one of the main materials out which designer toys are made.

Muchas veces utilizamos el término sin conocer la historia. No sabía que peluche era una palabra francesa :)