nap

a fuzzy finish on a cloth made from loosely twisted yarns, raised by brushing the surface on one or both sides. nap should run in the same direction through connected pattern pieces. beaver cloth and flannel are two fabrics with a napped finish.

fabric:fabric fiber nap pile pilling

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