---
type: "fabric"
name: "Velveteen"
slug: "velveteen"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "pile(loop)"
subtype: "pile(loop)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/velveteen"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:33:51.195237+00:00"
---

# Velveteen

Velveteen is a soft, plush fabric with a short pile, typically made from cotton, offering a luxurious feel and a rich appearance.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Pile Loop
- **Subtype**: pile(loop)
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 140 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Velveteen

Velveteen is a pile-napped fabric characterized by its soft, velvety surface created by cutting the loops of pile yarns. It is primarily made from cotton fibers, which contribute to its breathability and comfort. The fabric is often used in apparel, upholstery, and home decor due to its rich texture and aesthetic appeal. Velveteen is known for its durability and ease of care, making it a popular choice for both garments and furnishings.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: soft, plush
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Dyed

## Common Applications

- Apparel
- Upholstery
- Drapery
- Home Decor

## Common Uses in Detail

### Apparel & Garments

Its soft, [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush) texture and rich appearance make it a popular choice for jackets, skirts, and children's clothing. The short [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) pile drapes well and holds dye beautifully, lending garments an elegant, luxurious look without the high cost of true velvet.

### Upholstery & Drapery

Widely used in home furnishings, its dense [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) pile provides durability and a refined aesthetic ideal for sofas, accent chairs, and curtains. The fabric's smooth sheen adds warmth and sophistication to interior spaces while remaining easier to care for than silk-based alternatives.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine
- Ironing
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Velveteen is often confused with velvet; however, it is typically less expensive and has a shorter pile, making it more suitable for everyday use.

- **Regional Names**: Cotton Velveteen, Velvet Cotton
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Colorfastness to wash, Pilling, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Cuddle Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cuddle-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Flannelette](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/flannelette.md) — Pile Napped
- [Microfleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/microfleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Polar Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/polar-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Baize](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/baize.md) — Pile Napped

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