Velvet is woven on a special loom that weaves two thicknesses of the material at the same time; the two layers are connected with an extra warp yarn that is woven over rods or wires. The two pieces are then cut apart … See more

Because of its unusual softness and appearance as well as its high cost of production, velvet has often been associated with nobility. Velvet was introduced to Baghdad during the rule of Harun al-Rashid See more

Chiffon (or transparent) velvet very lightweight velvet on a sheer silk or rayon chiffon base. Ciselé velvet where the pile uses cut and uncut … See more

Cotton Cotton velvet is highly durable, but lacks much of the luxuriousness of other varieties of velvet, and its colors tend not to be as deep or rich Silk Silk velvet is one of the more expensive kinds of velvet, and is usually shinier and softer than the cotton variety Microfiber … See more

• Ciselé
• Devoré
• Embossed
• Pile-on-pile See more

• Corduroy
• Flocking (texture)
• Terrycloth
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