What’s the deal with chenille sizing?

[gadabout 0]

I just got some “fine” chenille from Hareline.  It’s the same size as “medium” in other brands.  Rant over.

[Capt Bob LeMay 0]

Doubt there’s any kind of standard sizing in that material… I’d be asking “what brand” if trying to follow a recipe with chenille mentioned…Haven’t used chenille in some years now.  I used to use a good bit of it for bonefish flies years ago… 

[flytire 0]

sounds like a question for hareline

all of my "fine" chenille from hareline are smaller than my "medium" chenille

[jcozzz 0]

I try to buy mine brick and mortar as there IS lots of differences in size from brand to brand I only use ultra as you can wrap it tight and it really doesn't look like a chenille body.I like to see it in person.Have gotton some low quality buying on line . For black in the bigger size i got whole skein for a couple bucks at the craft store.very soft and dense.I use it on jigs,too big for flies unless you are tying some giant buggers or something.A skein is a whole lot of chenille.

[redietz 0]

There aren't even standards for thread or hook size.   Why would you expect one for chenille?