Velor: features, types and applications

Velor is a beautiful and high-quality material with a pile. A variety of raw materials are used for its manufacture. From this fabric creates a wide variety of products. Quite often you can see attractive garments made of velor, the surfaces of car interiors and upholstered furniture made of it. The material is in demand and popular, as it has a beautiful, refined appearance. It is practical and convenient, easy to operate.

The description of the material is quite simple. This is a pile fabric that has won the hearts of many housewives, athletes, furniture manufacturers and theater costumers. Appearance is aristocratic and luxurious. Velor is able to make the product more interesting and elegant, it looks beautiful and unusual.

Velor is made with the help of modern technologies that create an amazing appearance and decent characteristics and properties. Previously, such material was worn only by members of the royal family and very rich people, but now it is available to any person.

The fabric may consist of a variety of materials, but more often than not, natural silk, wool or cotton fibers are used to make it, as mentioned earlier. There is also artificial velor, which includes lycra and polyester.

There are several ways to make the material.

• The two-sheet version is rather complicated, as it consists of 3 systems, which consist of 5 threads.Four of them are grouped in pairs on several bases. The remainder is a retainer that connects them. As a result, the canvases are cut into two parts and a fabric is obtained, one side of which is soft and fleecy, and the other is smooth.
• With the rod method, additional fibers are drawn into the base, stretched with the help of superimposed rods. Loops turn out. Further, the rods are removed from the material, and the loops are cut. It turns out a soft pile.

There are many categories of velor. Each of them is distinguished by its qualities and characteristics.

Classification by appearance.

• The surface of the smooth velor is homogeneous, the pile lies vertically. Often it is called marble.
• In shaped, on the contrary, the surface is heterogeneous. Somewhere the pile is located vertically, somewhere - it is invited.
• If the pile is laid in the shape of an ornament or pattern, then the velor is embossed.
• If the material is monophonic and has a decent drapery, and also there is a fancy play of chiaroscuro on it, then this is a one-colored velor.
• On the printed form, you can notice colorful drawings that are applied to the material.

Classification according to tissue composition.

• Cotton (stretch). The material is natural; cotton fiber is used for its manufacture. Sometimes a little artificial thread is present to improve the properties of the product. Quite often, a similar option is found in knitwear.

• Woolen. The best example is felt material. It is carried out using pure wool or a mixture. For the manufacture of used cloth yarn, the pile of which is thick and low. She will not comb out with the help of a comb, so for a long time she can remain magnificent.

• Drapy. To obtain this species, use the wool of a merino sheep. The material is thin and maximally durable, has high quality and decent value. The fibers are woven in a satin fashion.
• Furniture. It has good characteristics, is the best material for furniture upholstery. Anti-vandal fabric that can protect furniture from pets.

• Automotive. To upholstery material was as durable as possible, manufacturers impregnate it with a special tool. A good option for car interiors and seats.
• Jacquard. Has an unusual jacquard pattern. Pile of medium length.

Classic velor can rarely be used in the manufacture of wardrobe items. It has attractive colors, allows you to combine and combine colors, which helps to create unusual and creative products for various interior designs. The fabric is incredibly pleasant to the touch due to the soft pile, in some ways similar to velvet. It practically doesn’t get dirty, but if this still happened, and the pollution is extremely strong, it can be cleaned without any problems.

A few more positive qualities:

• the material does not need ironing, as it will not wrinkle;
• extremely soft, pleasant, a great option for children;
• able to retain heat;
• extremely durable, will last a long time;
• it’s easy to care for.

But there are also negative characteristics. The material must be periodically cleaned, as it can collect garbage, and the velor pile breaks in different directions. You should study the nuances of caring for such a fabric so as not to encounter problems and increase the life of the product.

Quite often, uninformed people can confuse velor with a variety of materials similar to it. To prevent this from happening, you should know about the features of each of them.

• To make velvet, manufacturers use the most sophisticated weaving technology and only natural silk, wool and cotton fibers. The canvases have a short pile, which needs to be cleaned quite often.Velvet is able to quickly stretch and wipe, which cannot be said about velor, which has a denser and higher pile, as well as a softer base.

• Often people confuse velor and suede because of the similarity in velvety, composition and surfaces. But there are some nuances. They differ in skin type, tanning method and pile height. To make suede, manufacturers use expensive deer or elk skins, and then process the material with fat tanning. The result is a thin and soft fabric that is durable. Suede is not afraid of water and dirt. Velor is made from pork, sheep and goat skins, which are not so high quality. They are processed by chrome tanning, and then the front side is polished to get a fluffy pile. The finished velor has folded edges, suede has cropped edges.

• Micro-velor is one of the options for velor, but it has a striking difference: the shortest pile, while in velor it is magnificent. The microveil is more durable, more resistant to deformation, will not wear out, does not cause allergic reactions, as it does not retain dust and debris.

• Flock has a high resistance to mechanical damage. It is quite difficult to tear the material or make a hold on it. On the flock, you can almost never see spools. It is easy to look after him. But unlike velor, it absorbs various smells very well (including cigarette smoke).

• Ecoskin is an extremely durable material that can last longer than velor, as it is natural, without any impurities. It is quite beautiful and durable, you can rid it of pollution with wet cleaning. It has a fairly high cost and may crack after a while.

• Velsoft has soft and fluffy villi, so it looks very much like velor. But there are differences. Cloths of the material are more delicate and silky than those of the analogue. With the help of products made from this material, you can create a cozy and warm atmosphere. Objects are most often light, almost weightless. Velsoft is strong and durable, will not stretch and sit down.

• Matting is reliable and easy. You can find double and triple, so the texture of the material is unusual. Unlike velor, the surface of the matting has different bulges. She is fleecy and durable. It is pretty easy to care for. This can be done with a roller or vacuum cleaner.

• Split leather is a semi-finished product of genuine leather. For its manufacture, skins of cattle and any other animals are taken. They are divided into several layers, each of which has its own properties. The main difference between material and velor is its high density.

• Chenill is a strong and dense material that is extremely similar to velor. It can be made from natural and synthetic fibers. Quite often, you can see the varieties of fabric created by combining artificial and natural threads. They are pleasant and soft, do not absorb odors and dust. But unlike velor, such material can easily scratch a pet.

Most often, velor is used to sew various clothes. Manufacturers perform both children's wardrobe items and adults from the material. Sometimes you can see a velor dress or an attractive blouse. There are velor suits, coats, fancy jackets and hoodies. Many people use bathrobes and home kits made from this material. Velor is very soft and pleasant, so some get velor jumpsuits and sweaters. Another option for using canvases is sewing elegant hats and berets.

Sometimes you can find bed sets that are made of jacquard velor. They are incredibly comfortable, soft and beautiful, are practical. Some manufacturers use velor as a lining material in jackets.

Velor is very popular as an element of decor.

• Window curtains, draperies, curtains for the stage can be made from it. It is an ideal curtain material.
• There is upholstered furniture upholstered in velor. She looks graceful and aesthetically pleasing, pleasant, cozy and warm.
• Home textiles also could not do without this unique material. You can see the amazing beauty of velor bedspreads, cushions and sofa cushions. They are able to create a homely atmosphere and make the room more stylish.
• The implementation of design ideas using material is not uncommon. Many create from it screens, niches and caissons in designs. It turns out unusual and beautiful.

Velor is also in demand as a material for car covers. Such products look pretty pretty and have an affordable cost.

The material is strong enough and most durable, but still it is quite delicate, therefore, requires good care. In order for the velor to last a long time and not lose its aesthetic appearance, some nuances should be studied before caring for it.

• If you need to wash the product, you should do this at a temperature of 30 degrees.
• Do not twist the material, this can ruin its external qualities.
• It is better to use mild detergents.
• Do not use bleaches.
• No need to iron the material, as it will not wrinkle.
• Some types cannot tolerate washing. They need to be cleaned with a soft brush.

To find out whether to buy velor products, you need to study reviews on the Internet. Many users who have their own car report that velor is ideal for car covers. The seats look extremely aesthetically pleasing. It also allows you to purchase a quality item, while saving, since velor covers are not very expensive.

Judging by numerous reviews, in the homes of many people there are a variety of products from this material. Some are in love with upholstered furniture, while others highly value velor bedspreads and drapes. Almost every user says that the qualities and characteristics of this fabric suit them, and they are not going to replace products made from it for a long time.

There is a price range for velor, which depends on the quality of the material. There are more economical options for velor, there are more expensive. Those who purchased the products are satisfied with various types of fabrics. The material is really durable, looks stylish. A good option for those who like decent things. If velor is used as an element of decor, a cozy and homely atmosphere is guaranteed.

See how to make a bed upholstered in velor in the next video.