Named for the fuzzy caterpillar-like hairs, chenille yarns are regarded as novelty yarns in the design industry as they are uniquely suited to yield super soft cozy textiles.
Chenille yarn, also known as chenille, is a new type of fancy yarn. It is made of two strands of yarn as the core, and twisted to sandwich feather yarn (a thin textile made of cotton, wool, silk, etc., mostly used as clothing lining) in the center.