n.
Fabric having a short, dense pile, used in clothing and upholstery.
Velvet is made in the pile weave (see weaving ), of silk , cotton , or synthetic fibres and is characterized by a soft, downy surface formed by clipped yarns (see shearing ). Its "wrong" side is smooth and shows the weave used. Velvets can be made water-repellent and crush-resistant. They are also occasionally patterned or embossed.