Velour is a plush, knitted fabric or textile that is similar to velvet or velveteen. It is made from cotton, but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester. Velour can be a woven or a knitted fabric, allowing it to stretch. It combines the stretchy properties of knits with the rich appearance and feel of velvet. Velour is used in a wide variety of applications, including clothing, upholstery, and theater drapes and stage curtains.
Velour is characterized by a wonderfully soft-to-the-touch finish with cut fibers. It is more durable than velvet while retaining many of the desirable properties of this luxurious fabric. Velour is generally known as a comfy fabric and is used for all things cozy and super soft casual-wear such as pajamas, tracksuits, slippers, leggings, and dressing gowns.
Velour can also refer to a rough natural leather sometimes called velour leather. This type of leather is often confused with velvet suede and chamois. It is used for footwear, clothing, and upholstery.
