Definition
Velour is a pile woven fabric in which fibers of 2 to 4 mm in length stand upright to form a soft surface (fiber pile). Furniture velour, as the name indicates, is frequently used for upholstered seating because it is particularly durable and easy to clean. For this reason, it is also used, for example, in the seats of buses and trains.
Use in the textile industry
In the textile industry, furniture velour is used primarily as an upholstery fabric for padded furniture, automotive seats, and seats in public transportation. The upright fiber pile gives the woven fabric a pleasant tactile quality combined with high resistance to abrasion and wear. Synthetic fibers such as polyester or polyamide are frequently used because they promote easy care and dimensional stability of the pile.
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