Characterized mainly for its luxurious shine, velvet is a considerably expensive fabric with a thick and high pile. It can be made from many yarns including polyester, viscose, rayon, linen, and silk. While it does not have the quality for stretch-ability, it is great when it comes to drapability.   Velvet is a fabric woven using a special loom. This loom is able to weave two velvet pieces face-to-face.  A razor cuts and separates the two pieces leaving the pile on each side intact.