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In the last decade, velour has been used for pillow covers and mattress coverings. Luxury [[memory foam]] mattresses usually come outfitted with [[Jacquard]] velour covers, for their comfort and elasticity, as well as their flame resistance. Cotton velour is treated with [[flame retardant]] chemicals when used in this application.{{fact|date=November 2009}} In contrast, many lower-end [[air mattress]]es come manufactured with velour sleeping surfaces. |
In the last decade, velour has been used for pillow covers and mattress coverings. Luxury [[memory foam]] mattresses usually come outfitted with [[Jacquard]] velour covers, for their comfort and elasticity, as well as their flame resistance. Cotton velour is treated with [[flame retardant]] chemicals when used in this application.{{fact|date=November 2009}} In contrast, many lower-end [[air mattress]]es come manufactured with velour sleeping surfaces. |
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In the TV series [[Futurama]], [[Zapp Brannigan]] often emphasizes that his suit is made of velour. |
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Velour or velours is a plush, knitted fabric or textile. It is usually made from cotton but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester. Velour is used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing and upholstery. Examples such as car seats, or leotards.
Frequent uses
Velour is a knitted fabric, allowing it to stretch. It combines the stretchy properties of knits, often containing spandex with the rich appearance and feel of velvet. Velour is used in dance wear for the ease of movement it affords, and is also popular for warm, colorful, casual clothing. When used as upholstery, velour often is substituted for velvet.
The velour widely used in the manufacture of theater drapes and stage curtains, is manufactured using the weaving process described under 'velvet': two sets of warps and wefts woven at the same time, with additional threads that will become the nap in between, then cut apart to produce the two separate tufted fabrics. Cotton velours used for this range from 16oz per linear yard to 32oz per linear yard, synthetic versions typically run 13oz to 32oz per linear yard.[1]
In the last decade, velour has been used for pillow covers and mattress coverings. Luxury memory foam mattresses usually come outfitted with Jacquard velour covers, for their comfort and elasticity, as well as their flame resistance. Cotton velour is treated with flame retardant chemicals when used in this application.[citation needed] In contrast, many lower-end air mattresses come manufactured with velour sleeping surfaces.
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Notes
- ^ Major theatrical velvet/velour manufacturers: KM Fabrics, Greenville, SC; JB Martin,NY,NY; J.L. DeBall NYC,NY/
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