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.
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.
sweater
'Pullover' and 'Nicki' can both mean an item of clothing for the upper body. 'Pullover' is the general term for a long-sleeved top that you pull on. The material can vary. 'Nicki' is more specific: it can mean the soft, velvet-like fabric or a garment made from this fabric. So a 'Nicki' can be a sweater, but not every sweater is a 'Nicki'. If the shape of the garment is important, people usually say 'Pullover'. If the soft material is important, 'Nicki' fits.
Nach dem Waschen fühlt sich das Nicki wieder weich und angenehm an.
After washing, the velour top feels soft and comfortable again.
Für den Spaziergang zieht Lisa einen warmen Pullover an.
For the walk, Lisa puts on a warm sweater.