Velveteen Fabric

Another different type of fabric is the soft, luxurious velveteen, which has mostly been associated with royalty due to its rich, opulent finishing and complex production process. This heavy, shiny woven warp pile fabric has a smooth pile effect on one side. The textile’s quality is determined by the pile tuft’s density and the way they are anchored to the base fabric.

Velveteen fabric can be made from cotton, linen, cool, silk, nylon, or polyester, making it a versatile material that is either inelastic or stretchy. It is often used in blouses, shirts, coats, skirts, evening wear, and outerwear.

Velvet is a luxurious soft pile fabric that has been woven since the Middle Ages. The term ‘velvet’ actually refers to the weave and not the content of the material, so velvet can, in fact, be made from any fibre. Although traditionally made from silk and reserved for royalty, with modern manufacturing techniques it has become more affordable and is now commonly woven from cotton.