About Vellore Fabric
"Vellore Fabric" is a common phonetic misspelling and commercial trade name in the textile market for
Velour fabric. It is a plush, incredibly soft, knitted pile textile that serves as a flexible and highly stretchable alternative to traditional woven velvet. [
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The fabric is highly popular in contemporary Indian and global apparel manufacturing due to its warmth, visual richness, and casual comfort.
Key Characteristics & Material Specs
- Material Composition: Commonly produced as a blend of polyester and cotton (poly-cotton) or polyester and spandex (poly-lycra). [1, 2]
- Texture & Pile: Features a medium-length, dense pile of evenly cut fibers that feels fuzzy and smooth to the touch. Unlike premium velvet, it has a softer, more matte appearance rather than a brilliant sheen. [1, 2, 3, 5]
- Weight Profile: Typically traded in heavy-duty weights ranging from 200 GSM to 280 GSM (Grams per Square Meter), providing excellent body and structure. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Inherent Flexibility: Because it is knitted rather than woven on a loom, the fabric possesses excellent two-way or four-way stretch capabilities
Common Use Cases
Due to its thickness and flexible nature, textile manufacturers utilize this fabric across a wide array of fashion and home categories: [,
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- Athleisure & Loungewear: Heavily used for creating winter tracksuits, hoodies, sweatshirts, and plush nightwear.
- Children's Apparel: Its machine-washable and skin-friendly nature makes it popular for soft baby wear.
- Home Upholstery & Decor: Ideal for heavy curtains, drapes, decorative cushion covers, and sofa lining. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]