Natural velor: features and differences from other materials

Velor is a canvas having a surface with villi. It can be made from various raw materials, production technologies are also different. This fabric is used for sewing clothes, upholstery, car interiors and other areas of life. The material has gained wide popularity among consumers, this is due to its high quality and attractive appearance.

The villi on the velor are quite long and dense. Fabric can be made both from natural materials, such as cotton, wool, and using artificial ones like lycra and polyester. The composition of the canvas directly affects where it will be used. The visual division looks like this.

• Smooth velor has a flat surface. The villi go vertically relative to the base.
• The surface of the shaped velor is heterogeneous. In some parts of the canvas, it can be smoother, with a sort of flattened pile.
• In some areas of embossed velor, the villi are laid differently from the rest. At the exit, it creates beautiful patterns and decorative elements.
• Plain-colored velor is most often used in clothing and everyday life. If such a fabric has a drapery, it will overflow, which will add charm to the overall appearance.
• Printed velor got its name from the pattern that covers the entire surface. This gives sophistication to the canvas, it looks more expensive.

Separation of the composition of raw materials and purpose.

• Cotton Velor. It is very soft, but, despite this, it is quite dense and wears out heavily.It is made, as the name implies, of cotton threads, therefore it is able to "breathe", which allows it to be used even for sewing children's things. Sometimes synthetics can be added to cotton, such fabrics are called knitted velor.
• Wool velor. Very warm, due to which it is used for the manufacture of outerwear and hats. Such material is made on the basis of cloth yarn and has a small but very dense pile.
• Drap Velor. This fabric is also made of woolen fibers, and a certain type of wool is used - from merino sheep. Pretty strong and very high quality material. Weaving is done on a satin type. Such fabrics are considered to be a “luxury” level.

• Furniture velor. These fabrics are combined according to the scope and go exclusively to the upholstery. The composition in this case is not fundamental. Can be used, for example, silk or wool velor.

• Jacquard velor. It differs in large patterns over the entire surface and has a small pile. Often used for upholstery, as it looks very expensive and stylish on it.
• Car Velor. Such material is made specifically for car interior trim. It is made from synthetic raw materials. It has a presentable appearance, practically does not wear out and has good strength.

Velvet is made using the technology of five threads and is a rather complicated process. Wool, silk and cotton fibers are taken as the basis. This had an impact on price; velvet has long been considered a very expensive material. The care of velvet is also quite complicated, it requires constant cleaning, otherwise the fabric will lose its presentable appearance. However, the purchase of velvet is not affordable for everyone, therefore, an analogue appeared on the market, significantly differing in cost. They became velor.

The visual difference from velvet is that the canvas has a higher and thicker pile. The base is softer, as its composition is not only 100% cotton and wool, but also synthetics.

Corduroy, like velor, refers to pile materials. The fabric is very pleasant to the touch, it is extremely durable and at the same time looks stylish. Cotton and synthetics are involved in the production. The material is distinguished by longitudinal scars over the entire surface. Velveteen is widely used in various areas of life. It can be used in the manufacture of clothing, for the design of window openings, as upholstery for furniture.

The range of applications of velor is wide enough. It is used for sewing clothes. In addition, suede makes excellent bags and very stylish shoes. Outwardly, velor is very similar to suede. Both materials have a velvety surface, bright colors, and are also natural. However, despite similar characteristics, differences can be seen. The difference in the quality of the skin, the method of its processing, as well as the length of the villi. It depends on these indicators how long the material can be used, and accordingly the price changes.

For the production of suede, more expensive leather is used, while for velor, possible defects on it are not afraid. Velor is able to get wet in a shorter time, in addition, when wet, it is able to undergo deformations. Accordingly, if boots made of this material quickly get wet and lose their shape after that, consumer reviews will not be too encouraging.

Despite the rich species diversity, all materials from velor have a lot of advantages. This material is very durable, respectively, the process of wear and abrasion does not occur so quickly. It does not stretch or sit even after prolonged use. Consumers note that the fabric is very pleasant to the touch, is able to retain heat perfectly and at the same time “breathes”.

Such material is not able to provoke an allergic reaction, since it consists mainly of natural components, so even children's clothes are made from it. The color is uniform and lasts a long time. In addition, due to the ability to reflect light, the fabric plays beautifully in a variety of shades. And finally, what is important - velor is easy to care for.

As with any material, velor must be properly taken care of so that it retains a presentable appearance and quality characteristics over time. It should be noted that the procedures are very simple, however, there are subtleties. It is necessary to wash velor at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees. If this is done in the washing machine, you need to set the delicate mode. It is forbidden to use bleaches. It is also better to use gentle detergents.

On how to care for suede and velor shoes, see below.