Frieze

frez, a heavy woolen fabric with a long, rough nap, used for overcoats, cloaks, and jackets. The best frieze is of Irish manufacture, and has a world-wide renown. The Irish frieze is impervious to water, and is extremely durable. It is made of the longest and strongest wool. It is dyed in the mass, and is doubled when spun, so as to resemble knitting yarn. The cloth is well fulled, and is finished with a shaggy nap. Medium and cheap grades of frieze are made in this country. They are woven double and are fulled and finished with a shaggy nap. Large quantities of flock are used in the fulling process to give extra bulk and warmth to the fabric. See Flock; Fulling; Double Cloth