What is velvet fabrics?
The cut threads of velvet are equally distributed throughout its short pile of woven tufted fabric, which gives it a distinctly plush feel. The phrase “velvety” so signifies “smooth as velvet.” Velvet used to typically be manufactured of silk in the past. Today, linen, cotton, wool, and synthetic fibers can all be used to make velvet.
A unique loom is used to weave velvet, allowing for simultaneous weaving of two different material thicknesses. The two lengths of cloth are then wound on separate take-up rolls after being cut apart to create the pile look. Prior to the development of industrial power looms, velvet was difficult to produce affordably, and well-made velvet is still a pricey fabric. Because of its pile, velvet is difficult to clean, however contemporary dry cleaning techniques make cleaning more practical. Warp or vertical yarns produce velvet pile, whereas weft or fill yarns produce velveteen pile.
There are several various types of fibers that can be used to make velvet, with silk traditionally being the most expensive. Nowadays, a large portion of the velvet sold as “silk velvet” is actually a blend of rayon and silk. It is uncommon and typically costs several hundred dollars a yard on the market for velvet that is made entirely of silk. Velvet can also be made from cotton, but the fabric is typically less opulent. Wool, mohair, and linen are among other materials that can be used to make velvet. The term “Kuba velvet” is frequently used to describe a fabric manufactured from the raffia palm by the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More recently, synthetic velvets made mostly of polyester, nylon, viscose, and acetate as well as combinations of various synthetic fibers or synthetic and natural fibers have been produced (for example viscose mixed with silk produces a very soft, reflective fabric). Sometimes a small amount of spandex is included to give the finished product a particular amount of elasticity (hence “stretch velvet”).
In other words what velvet fabric is
A silken fabric with a short, dense pile surface is called velvet. The practice of weaving velvet most likely began in the Far East, and the first time the material is mentioned isn’t until the beginning of the 14th century. Italian velvets had the most spectacular textures during the Middle Ages because of their unique qualities and the brilliant yet softened depth of dye color they displayed. Velvet was therefore a suitable material for church garments, royal and state robes, and opulent hangings. These were ornamented in a variety of ways, such by changing the color of the pile, creating pile in varied lengths (double pile or pile upon pile), brocading with plain silk, uncut pile, or a ground of gold tissue, etc. Catanzaro, Lucca, Genoa, Florence, and Venice were the first European cities to produce beautiful velvets, and they still produce rich velvet textures today. Flemish weavers picked up the craft a little later, and by the sixteenth century, Bruges had developed a reputation for velvets that were on par with those of the major Italian cities.
What garment is usually done with velvet fabric?
Using velvet fabrics, we usually do jackets or blazers. Those kind of jackets or blazers are mostly used in festive occasions – not for business meetings. At Ash Tailor we do also have different kind of pattern for the velvet fabrics – please as us about what is possible to do.
You find our shop opposite of Bandara Resort and Spa, Samui at Bophut. If You have any question or if You are interested to get a velvet jacket – please visit our shop at Bophut on Koh Samui – You find our location here on Google maps.
