Velvet and Velour

About Velvet Fabric

Velvet is a soft and visually heavy fabric which can be made from either natural or synthetic fibers like silk, cotton, polyester and/or viscose. Velvet can often appear more dense and smoother than chenille.

How Our Customers Use Velvet


Our customers use velvet in many different ways, but some of the most popular uses are for furniture and accessories, with its soft, textured feel it is popular for pillows and accents, curtains, headboards and more. FYI - Silk velvet hangs and drapes nicely whilst cotton velvet is often stronger and more durable.

Customers also use velvet fabric for all sorts of clothing - gowns, skirts, dresses and tops. Although velvet is usually associated with special occasions, many customers are now using it for more than just formal wear. They are actually using velvet to add a little more glam to their everyday look.

Velvet Fabric: Our Final Thoughts


It’s important to remember that velvet materials can be delicate and are not always the easiest to clean. Velvet fabric needs looking after, so be gentle and treat it well and you won’t regret using it!