Loading topic
| Check | velvet fabric | satin fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Velvet is a pile cloth. Light and shade change with pile direction. | See the satin fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Soft and dense when pile is even. Crushed velvet looks more broken. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Apparel velvets range from light dress pile to heavier coating pile. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Dresses, jackets, upholstery, and evening separates. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Marks, crush, and pile lean. Seating and packing can flatten pile. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every velvet fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Velvet is a pile cloth. Light and shade change with pile direction. Name pile fibre, ground fibre, pile height, and crush or not.
Can you skip sampling velvet fabric?
Brush and hang a sample. Check pile direction across a panel.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword velvet fabric?
Pile fibre, ground, pile height, weight, and care. Ignoring pile direction when cutting panels.
