ColourWide colour range
Textile and leather · Varied origins
Cotton Velvet
A woven pile fabric made from cotton, with a soft, matt surface and deep colour, used for upholstery and curtains.
- Material
- Fabric
- Origin
- Varied origins
- Cost
- €€
- Maintenance
- Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- Wide colour range
- Natural variation
- Low
- Texture
- Short, dense pile
- Typical format
- Fabric by the metre
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
PlainWashedStain-resistant treatment
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Deep, matt colour that looks rich in any light
Soft and comfortable
Heavier cottons drape well for curtains
Limitations
Pile crushes and shows marks where people sit
Can fade in strong sun
Water can leave marks
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Vacuum with a soft brush in the direction of the pile.
Steam lightly to lift crushed pile; have stains cleaned professionally.
Installation considerations
- 1Check the fabric's abrasion rating (Martindale) against the intended use before ordering.
- 2Order enough for pattern or pile direction matching and cutting allowance.
- 3Ask the upholsterer whether the fabric needs a backing for the chosen piece.
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Sustainability
Look for organic or recycled cotton; conventional cotton uses a lot of water.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied originsCotton Velvet + American Walnut 
Metal · Varied OriginsCotton Velvet + Aged Brass 
Stone · ItalyCotton Velvet + Rosso Levanto 
Plaster and paint · Varied OriginsCotton Velvet + Limewash Use with cautionSouth-facing windows without liningPets with claws
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