camel hair

British  

noun

1. the hair of the camel or dromedary, used in clothing, rugs, etc

2. 1. soft cloth made of or containing this hair or a substitute, usually tan in colour

   2. ( as modifier )

      a camelhair coat

3. 1. the hair of the squirrel's tail, used for paintbrushes

   2. ( as modifier )

      a camelhair brush

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Example Sentences

The photo caption: “Jeans can go dressy when topped with a classic camel hair blazer.”

From Seattle Times

One wore a camel hair blazer and high-waisted jeans.

From New York Times

That all changed four years later when Mr. Griffiths returned the coat to the MaxMara runway and built a fall 2017 collection around a modified version made from silk and camel hair.

From New York Times

The Flag Bear wears the namesake sweater that originated on the runway in 1989, along with a denim jacket and jeans; Martini Bear is dressed in a tuxedo, boutonniere and embroidered velvet slippers, capturing the rakish confidence of Edwardian gentlemen and Thirties movie stars; Preppy Bear wears an Ivy League look with a repp tie, navy blazer and khaki pants, and Spectator Bear is decked out in a camel hair overcoat, sweatshirt and saddle oxfords for a day at the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, as the U.S.-China trade fight intensifies, Mr. Graf is worried and torn by tariffs imposed by the U.S., which include levies on cashmere and camel hair.

From The Wall Street Journal