Squishable Flocked Christmas Tree

What is flocking exactly, when used as a noun? We're not entirely certain, but it's pretty and fancy and looks great on a Christmas tree...so here is a fancy flocked Christmas tree in bigg full-sized form! Perhaps it's even fancier than its smaller predecessor, if I do say so myself! I'm saying so myself.

All the details!
Specs: 14(w) x 14(d) x 17(h) inches. Polyester fiber, ages 0 and up!
Shipping: This item gets free shipping to the cont. US on orders over $75!
Designer: Rachel S.