Definition

Noun: A soft, durable fabric made from a twilled blend of cotton and wool fibers, originally a trademarked name that became generic.

Usage

"Viyella" is used as a mass noun to refer to the fabric itself. It is typically used in contexts related to textiles, clothing, and fashion. * This shirt is made from comfortable viyella. * The classic viyella shirt is a staple of traditional British style.

Examples

• She prefers the warmth and softness of for her winter blouses.
• The mill has been producing high-quality for over a century.
• His favorite scarf is a checked pattern in blue and red .

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to describe items made from this fabric.
  • He wore a viyella shirt and a tweed jacket.
  • The store specializes in viyella bedding and nightwear.

Variants and Related Words

• Flannel: A broader category of soft-woven fabric, often made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Viyella is a specific type of cotton-wool flannel.
• Twill: A type of textile weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. Viyella is characterized by its twill weave.

Synonyms

• Fabric, cloth, material, textile.
• (More specific) Flannel, wool-cotton blend.

Notes on Meaning

• The word originated as a trademark for a specific brand of this fabric blend but is now often used generically.
• It is particularly associated with classic, high-quality shirting and loungewear.

Noun

1. a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool