Velvet Fabric

I also looked at velvet for a possible material to use for my interior walls, this was to give myself as much options as possible.

Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel. The word 'velvety' is used as an adjective to mean "smooth like velvet." Velvet can be either synthetic or natural.

The plush feel of upholstery velvet is quite welcoming and is one of the main reasons that people opt for it. It is usually soft to touch and blends with many décor styles. This velvet is available in a variety of solid colour and printed styles. It is also double-woven, which gives it a particularly luxurious feel. If the rich feel of a fabric is one of the most important factors to a person, then upholstery velvet may be a good choice.

One of the biggest disadvantages of upholstery velvet is that it can be quite difficult to clean. This is especially true if the fabric has been stained. Usually, manufacturers recommend dry cleaning for velvet garments, but this is not possible for upholstery velvet. Instead, a user would need to vacuum regularly to remove surface dirt and use a steam carpet cleaner to get stains out.

Upholstery velvet also tends to wear of quickly with rough use. The soft side of the fabric needs gentle use and care to remain soft and not become matted or simply fade. Once this happens, the fabric needs to be replaced. This, coupled with the difficulty of removing stains and dirt from the fabric, makes it a poor choice for homes with small children.