Velour
{{Short description|Knitted fabric or textile resembling velvet}}
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Velour, occasionally velours, is a plush, knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet or velveteen. It can be made from polyester, spandex, cotton, or a cotton-polyester blend.{{cite web |title=Velvet vs Velour vs Velveteen: how to Choose, Sew and Care |url=https://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/fabric-blog/velvet-vs-velour-vs-velveteen-how-to-choose-sew-and-care |website=Dalston Mill Fabrics |access-date=23 January 2024}} Velour is used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing and upholstery.{{Cite web|date=2018-02-16|title=What is Velour and How Does it Differ From Velvet? {{!}} Contrado|url=https://www.contrado.co.uk/blog/what-is-velour/|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Contrado Blog|language=en-GB}} Velour typically has a medium-length pile, shorter than velvet but longer than velveteen.{{cite web |title=WHAT THE HECK IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VELVET, VELVETEEN & VELOUR? |url=https://modexlusive.com/fashion-talk/what-the-heck-is-the-difference-between-velvet-velveteen-velour/ |website=Modexclusive|date=3 November 2016 }}
History and uses
Velour originated in France, although it is unclear who first created it. Velour is a knitted fabric, which makes it stretchy (unlike velvet and velveteen, which are woven). Velour is soft, allows freedom of movement, and is used for activewear and loungewear.{{cite web |title=Velvet vs Velveteen vs Velour: Uses & Comparison Videos |url=https://threadsmonthly.com/velvet-velveteen-velour/ |website=Threads Monthly |date=8 January 2022 |access-date=23 January 2024}} Historically, velour was cheaper than velvet and was thus often used for home furnishings and decor which would take heavy wear and tear. However, modern manufacturing techniques make velvet affordable for home furnishings.{{cite web |title=What is Velour and How Does it Differ From Velvet? |url=https://www.contrado.co.uk/blog/what-is-velour/ |website=Contrado |date=16 February 2018 |access-date=23 January 2024}} The low cost of velour allows for its use by people of all economic classes.{{cite web |title=What is Velour Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where? |url=https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/velour-fabric|website=Sewport |access-date=20 March 2024}}
In the 1970s, velour gained popularity through clothing trends such as athleisure tracksuits.{{Cite web |title=Velour {{!}} Encyclopedia.com |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports-and-everyday-life/fashion-and-clothing/clothing-jewelry-and-personal-adornment/velour |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.encyclopedia.com}}{{Cite web |last1=Abraha |first1=Magdalene |last2=Parszeniew |first2=Marta |date=2021-03-18 |title=The Tracksuit Has Been Evolving For Almost a Century |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3g8ny/history-of-the-tracksuit |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Vice |language=en}}
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