At first touch
A pile fabric defined by light, direction and careful handling.
Soft and dimensional with a directional nap; fiber and backing determine breathability and resilience.
What it can do well
- Exceptional depth of color
- Creates drama without added embellishment
- Dense quality velvet can wear for decades
What deserves a closer look
- Crushing at pressure points
- Fiber content omitted
- Pile and seams unsuited to frequent friction
Living with it
- Hang with room and avoid hard clips
- Steam from the reverse without pressing the pile
- Use professional cleaning for tailored or embellished pieces