velour / velour top
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velour fabric
A soft, velvet-like fabric (Nickistoff) that is often used for comfortable clothing such as sweaters, loungewear, or baby clothes.
Der Strampler aus Nicki ist besonders kuschelig und warm.
The romper made of velour is especially cozy and warm.
velour top
A garment, usually a sweater or T-shirt, made from the velvet-like fabric called Nickistoff.
In den 80er Jahren war ein buntes Nicki total modern.
In the 80s, a colorful velour top was totally fashionable.
The word 'Nicki' (velour) is often used as the first part of compound words to describe the material of a garment. It then functions like an adjective.
Für den Winter kaufe ich meinem Sohn einen warmen Nicki-Pullover.
For winter, I’m buying my son a warm velour sweater.
You can tell from context whether the fabric or the garment is meant. The phrase 'aus Nicki' (made of velour) always refers to the fabric, while 'ein Nicki' usually means the finished garment.
Ihre Jogginghose ist aus weichem Nicki.
Her sweatpants are made of soft velour.
When 'Nicki' (velour) refers to the fabric, it is often combined with adjectives like 'weich' (soft), 'kuschelig' (cozy), or 'warm' (warm). It is a typical material for baby clothes, loungewear, or pajamas.
Der Bademantel aus kuscheligem Nicki ist perfekt für kalte Abende.
The bathrobe made of cozy velour is perfect for cold evenings.
