Velveteen

Velveteen fabric is a fabric made purely to imitate Velvet. It is usually made from cotton or viscose and has a pile that is made using the weft yarns rather than the warp, like in Velvet fabric. The pile is very short, usually less than 3mm in length. It is less lustrous than Velvet and does not drape as easily. This fabric is also less elastic, is heavier, and is generally cheaper. Velveteen is woven in a plain or twill weave and extra yarns are floated over the top. These floats are then cut to create the pile. It was first used in the 18^th Century and was used to make trousers.