Velvet Fabric is a soft, luxurious fabric that has been around for hundreds of years. It can be made from silk, cotton, and synthetic fibers, and can be dyed in a wide range of colors.

It can be worn as clothing or used for upholstery and home decor items such as cushions. It is a versatile material that pairs well with other textural fabrics such as mohair and cashmere.

Traditionally, velvet was made from silk, but today it can be made with a variety of fibers. It can be a blend of wool and cotton or synthetic fibers such as rayon, polyester, or polyacrylic.

The process of making velvet involves a number of steps, including the weaving and tufting of the yarn. The tufted yarns create the upraised pile of velvet that makes it so soft and luxurious.

This process is very expensive, so it was once only available to royalty and nobles. However, the advancement of technology has made it more affordable to manufacture.

It is woven on a loom between two layers of backing. The fabric is then split down the middle to create two identical pieces, each with the upraised pile that gives velvet its distinctive soft texture.

In contrast to flat-woven fabrics, such as linen, velvet does not use a single strand of yarn. Instead, it requires a series of overlapping tufts to create its unique soft texture and appearance.

When compared to flat fabrics, velvet can be more susceptible to dust and pet hair getting stuck between the piles of fibers. This can guider to unsightly creases and blotches. Because of this, it needs to be cleaned and brushed more often than other fabrics, such as cotton or linen.

During the Renaissance, velvet was a popular textile for royal clothing and accessories. Crimson red shades were the popular. Black and white velvet garments were also fashionable, especially in the fifteenth century.

There are many different types of velvet, and each type has its own distinct characteristics. Crushed velvet, for example, is created by twisting the fabric while it is still wet to produce a short pile that gives the fabric its characteristic feel.

The process of making velvet can be very costly, so it was once only available to royalty or nobles. It is now more affordable to manufacture and can be made with a variety of fibers.

A cloth made by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo from the raffia palm is often referred to as "Kuba velvet."

It can be made with a combination of natural and synthetic fibers, although of the fabric sold today is manufactured using silk or synthetic fiber. Most velvets have market prices that are several hundred US dollars per yard.

If you're interested in sewing with velvet, be sure to choose a good-quality fabric and a needle that is suitable for this material. This is because the elasticity of velvet can be unpredictable, and it can be difficult to get the fabric to stretch properly.

Pure Polyester Inherent Flame Retardant Velvet Fabric Made In China

Article NO：WKF0150-03

Composition：PurePolyester.

Weight：260GSM

Width：300CM

Property : Inherent flame retardant

Technics：Woven

Style : Double layer

Design Color ：Color Can be customized

Using Scope：Various types of stage curtains, decorative fabrics, curtain fabrics for public places, sofa covers, pillows, soft bags, etc. in theaters, cinemas, auditoriums, clubs, studios, etc.

FR Standard：NFPA701，DIN4102B1