bouclé

American  

[boo-kley] / buˈkleɪ /

Or boucle

noun

1. yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.

2. a fabric made of this yarn.

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bouclé British  

/ ˈbuːkleɪ /

noun

1. a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect

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adjective

1. of or designating such a yarn or fabric

   a bouclé wool coat

Etymology

Origin of bouclé

1890–95; < French: literally, curled; buckle

Example Sentences

Fishback said between bites of crab fried rice, keeping her bouclé trench coat bundled close to keep out the chilly-for-Los Angeles night air.

From New York Times

Classic midcentury textiles include wool bouclé and tweeds.

From New York Times

As for Giveon, his Chanel black bouclé “denim” jacket and jeans sparkled like the night sky over the desert.

From New York Times

Chanel, famous for its boucle jackets, said in a LinkedIn post: "Given our increasing concerns about the current situation, the growing uncertainty and the complexity to operate, Chanel decided to temporarily pause its business in Russia."

From BBC

The first look on the runway set the tone of her Fall/Winter show at New York Fashion Week Monday, with a dark, tech-knit track jacket with sporty yellow stripe, paired with wool boucle pants.

From Seattle Times