What is velvet fabric? The characteristics of velvet fabric

What is velvet fabric? The characteristics of velvet fabric

What is velvet fabric

Velvet, also known as Zhangrong, originated in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. It is made of velvet warp to form loops or fluff on the surface of the fabric. During the Ming Dynasty, it was produced in large quantities and was one of the traditional Chinese fabrics. There are two types of velvet: floral velvet and plain velvet. Flower velvet is the process of cutting a portion of the velvet loop into plush according to the pattern, with the plush and loop alternating to form the pattern. The surface of plain velvet is entirely composed of plush loops. The plush or loop of velvet stands tightly and has the characteristics of luster, wear resistance, and non fading, making it suitable for fabrics such as clothing and bedding.

The velvet fabric is made of cocoon grade A raw silk, which is also made of silk as warp and cotton as weft interwoven, with silk or rayon raised loops. Both warp and weft threads undergo degumming or semi degumming, dyeing, and twisting before weaving. According to different uses, different raw materials can be used for weaving. In addition to the aforementioned silk and rayon, different raw materials such as cotton, nylon, viscose, polyester, and nylon can also be used for weaving. So velvet fabric is not really woven with velvet, but its hand and texture are as smooth and shiny as velvet.