Pile_(textile)
Pile (textile)
Upright loops, tufts, or strands of yarn extending from the ground of a fabric
Pile is the raised surface or nap of a fabric, consisting of upright loops or strands of yarn.[1] Examples of pile textiles are carpets, corduroy, velvet, plush, and Turkish towels.[2] The word is derived from Latin pilus for "hair".[3]