1
: a thick woolen cloth used for outer clothing
2
: a variable color averaging a dull grayish green
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The village, famous for its Christmas markets selling South Tyrolean gifts and with artisans at work, is also known for the Moessmer textile factory, founded in 1894, where coats and capes are made from loden (the typical Tyrolean fabric).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the company isn’t bound to the original loden recipe that focused solely on Austrian mountain sheep.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2023
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the company isn’t bound to the original loden recipe that focused solely on Austrian mountain sheep.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2023
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“Loden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loden. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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