plush textiles

[/plʌʃ ˈtɛkstaɪlz/]
nounpl: plush textiles
têxteis de pelúcia
1. Soft, luxurious fabrics with a thick, dense pile surface, typically made from materials like velvet, fleece, or chenille, characterized by a smooth and velvety texture
The interior designer chose plush textiles for the luxury hotel's bedrooms to create a sense of comfort and elegance.
A designer de interiores escolheu têxteis de pelúcia para os quartos do hotel de luxo para criar uma sensação de conforto e elegância.
2. Fabric materials commonly used in upholstery, home décor, and fashion that provide a soft tactile experience
Plush textiles are popular choices for sofa covers and decorative pillows.
Os têxteis de pelúcia são escolhas populares para capas de sofás e almofadas decorativas.
In Brazil, plush textiles are highly valued in home design and furniture, particularly in upscale residential and commercial spaces. They represent comfort and sophistication in Brazilian interior design culture. In the USA, particularly in NYC, plush textiles are marketed as premium home goods and are often associated with luxury brands and high-end retail.
NYC Slang
plush - used to describe something luxurious and comfortable, often shortened in casual NYC speech
Synonyms / Sinônimos
velvet fabricssoft fabricsluxurious textilesfleece materialschenille fabricsvelvety materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
rough textilescoarse fabricsscratchy materialsrigid textiles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
têxteis de pelúcia
Standard term used throughout Brazil for plush fabrics
São Paulo
tecidos macios de luxo
Alternative phrase emphasizing luxury aspect
Rio de Janeiro
tecidos fofos
More colloquial term using 'fofo' (soft/fluffy)
Portugal
têxteis de veludo macio
Portuguese preference for 'veludo' terminology

Related Words

velvetfleecechenilleupholsterypile fabricluxuriouscomfortsoftness

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in luxury
soft landing
creature comforts
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