Velour, occasionally velours, is a plush, knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet or velveteen. It can be made from polyester, spandex, cotton, or a cotton-polyester blend.[1] Velour is used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing and upholstery.[2] Velour typically has a medium-length pile, shorter than velvet but longer than velveteen.[3]
History and uses
editVelour originated in France, although it is unclear who first created it. Velour is a knitted fabric, which makes it stretchy (unlike velvet and velveteen, which are woven). Velour is soft, allows freedom of movement, and is used for activewear and loungewear.[4] Historically, velour was cheaper than velvet and was thus often used for home furnishings and decor which would take heavy wear and tear. However, modern manufacturing techniques make velvet affordable for home furnishings.[5] The low cost of velour allows for its use by people of all economic classes.[6]
In the 1970s, velour gained popularity through clothing trends such as athleisure tracksuits.[7][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Velvet vs Velour vs Velveteen: how to Choose, Sew and Care". Dalston Mill Fabrics. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "What is Velour and How Does it Differ From Velvet? | Contrado". Contrado Blog. 2018-02-16. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ^ "WHAT THE HECK IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VELVET, VELVETEEN & VELOUR?". Modexclusive. 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Velvet vs Velveteen vs Velour: Uses & Comparison Videos". Threads Monthly. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "What is Velour and How Does it Differ From Velvet?". Contrado. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "What is Velour Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where?". Sewport. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Velour | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Abraha, Magdalene; Parszeniew, Marta (2021-03-18). "The Tracksuit Has Been Evolving For Almost a Century". Vice. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
External links
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