When you think of velvet, a luxurious feel comes to mind. You can imagine thick velvet curtains, smooth velvet pillows, or soft velvet dresses. Velvet is a unique fabric with many applications.
Velvet is a fabric known for its smooth, soft, and lustrous qualities. But velvet is not made from a specific kind of fiber-like some fabrics. In fact, it can be made from anything, such as natural fibers like silk, wool, and cotton, synthetic fibers like rayon or polyester, or a combination of the two. Traditionally, it is made of silk. Toady, velvet made entirely of silk is very rare and extremely expensive. In more modern applications, velvet fabrics tend to be made from synthetic fibers. This makes its use in a variety of garments more practical and cost-effective.
The term velvet does not refer to the fibers from which it is made, but to the way the fibers are structured. It has extremely dense and plush fibers that are uniformly cut to create a soft, smooth fluff. Velvet is instantly recognizable for its shimmery sheen and beautiful drape. These are the characteristics of short pile fabrics.
Velvet has many applications in the textile world and is ideal for any application where softness is particularly important, including bed linen and intimates. Additionally, its visual appeal and aesthetic qualities make it ideal for display fabrics such as curtains, pillowcases, or furniture. However, sometimes it can be more expensive than other fabrics, depending on the material it is made of. And some types of velvet must be dry cleaned, which makes them more difficult to maintain.
Types of velvet include:
Crumpled Velvet - The "crushed" look of this velvet is achieved by twisting or squeezing the fabric when wet.
Plain Velvet - This heavy velvet is usually made from cotton, so it has a lower sheen than other materials.
Embossed velvet - can be embossed with decorative patterns on it.
Pile-on-pile Velvet - Made from two or more piles of the fleece of varying heights to create a pattern.
Stretch Velvet - This velvet is combined with spandex to give it stretch
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