velveteen
right|thumb|125px|Block printing|Block-printed velveteen fabric designed by [[William Morris]] Velveteen (or velveret) is a type of woven fabric with a dense, even, short pile. It has less sheen than velvet because the pile in velveteen is cut from weft threads, while that of velvet is cut from warp threads. Velveteen also has a shorter pile than velvet and is stiffer, with less drape, and is usually made of cotton or a cotton-silk blend.
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right|thumb|125px|Block printing|Block-printed velveteen fabric designed by [[William Morris]] Velveteen (or velveret) is a type of woven fabric with a dense, even, short pile. It has less sheen than velvet because the pile in velveteen is cut from weft threads, while that of velvet is cut from warp threads. Velveteen also has a shorter pile than velvet and is stiffer, with less drape, and is usually made of cotton or a cotton-silk blend.
Velveteen is typically used for upholstery, or in fashion for garments that need stiffness, structure, or durability. Some velveteens are a kind of fustian, having a rib of velvet pile alternating with a plain depression.