Natural velor: features and differences from other materials

Velor - is a canvas that has a surface with fibers. It can be made from various raw materials, production technologies are also different. This fabric is used for clothing, upholstery, car interiors and in 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 thick. Fabric can be made from natural materials such as cotton, wool, and with the help of artificial materials like lycra and polyester. The composition of the canvas directly affects where it will be used. The separation of the visual looks like.

• Smooth velor has a smooth surface. The villi run vertically relative to the base.
• The surface of the shaped velor is not uniform. In some parts of the canvas, it can be smoother, with a kind of flattened nap.
• In some parts of the embossed velor, the villi are not laid out like the rest. At the exit, it creates beautiful drawings and decorative elements.
• Smooth-colored velor is most often used in clothing and life. If such a fabric has a drape, it will overflow, which will give charm to the overall appearance.
• Printed velor got its name due to the pattern that covers the entire surface. This gives sophistication of the canvas, it looks more expensive.

The separation of the composition of raw materials and purpose.

• Cotton velor. It is very soft, but, despite this, it is quite dense and wears heavily. It is made, as the name implies, from cotton threads, therefore it is able to “breathe”, which allows using it 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. This material is made on the basis of yarn from cloth and has a small but very thick pile.
• Drap velor. This canvas is also made from wool fibers, and a certain type of wool is used - from merino sheep. Pretty durable and very high quality material. Interlacing is done by satin type. Such fabrics are considered to be the level of "luxury."

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

• Jacquard velor. Differs in large patterns on all surface and has small pile. It is often used for furniture upholstery, as it looks very expensive and stylish on it.
• Car velor. This material is made specifically for trimming the car. It is made from synthetic materials. It has a presentable appearance, practically does not wear out and has good durability.

Making velvet produced by the technology of five threads and is a rather complicated process. Woolen, silk and cotton fibers are taken as a basis. This has had an impact on the price; velvet has long been considered a very expensive material.Care for velvet is also quite difficult, it requires constant cleaning, otherwise the fabric will lose its presentable appearance. However, the purchase of velvet is not affordable for everyone, so an analogue appeared on the market, which is significantly different in value. They became the velor.

The visual difference from velvet is that the canvas has a higher and thicker pile. The basis is also softer, since it contains not only 100% cotton and wool, but also synthetics.

Velvet, 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. Differs material longitudinal scars on the entire surface. Velvet is widely used in various areas of life. It can be used in the manufacture of clothing for window openings, as upholstery for furniture.

The range of velor is quite wide. It is used for tailoring. In addition, suede makes great bags and very stylish shoes. Externally, velor is very similar to suede. Both materials have a velvety surface, bright colors, and are also natural. However, despite similar characteristics, there are some differences. The difference in the quality of the skin, the way it is processed, as well as the length of the villi. It is from these indicators depends on how long the material can be used, respectively, and the price changes.

For the production of suede is used more expensive leather, for velor is not afraid of possible defects on it. Velor can get wet in a shorter time, in addition, in the wet state can be subjected to deformation. Accordingly, if the boots made of this material get wet quickly and lose their shape after that, consumer reviews will not be too rosy.

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 and does not shrink even after prolonged use. Consumers say that the fabric is very pleasant to the touch, is able to perfectly keep warm and at the same time "breathes".

Such a material is not capable of provoking an allergic reaction, since it incorporates mainly natural components, therefore even baby clothes are made from it. Color uniform and lasts a long time. In addition, due to the ability to reflect light, the fabric beautifully plays with various shades. And, finally, what is important - velor is easy to clean.

As with any material, the velor must be properly maintained, so that it maintains its presentable appearance and quality characteristics for a long time. It should be noted that the procedures are quite simple, however, there are some subtleties. Wash velor must be at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. If this is done in a washing machine, you need to set the delicate mode. Do not use bleach. It is also better to use gentle detergents.

How to care for shoes made of suede and velor, see below.