Question: what is the difference between a velvet and a velveteen fabric how can each be identified?
Answer: Velvet is a luxurious, woven, typically polyester-blend textile with a cut pile. Velveteen is essentially “faux velvet,” usually made from cotton. Velour, like velveteen, is typically a cotton-blend textile, one that's quite plush and always knit, most often used in upholstery.