Velvet Fabric

Q: What is the difference between velvet, chenille and velour fabric?

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Q: Are velvet and chenille fabrics suitable for upholstery?

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Q: Can these fabrics be used for curtains or roman blinds?

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Q: How should I care for velvet, chenille and velour fabrics?

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Q: Do you offer samples of velvet and chenille fabrics?

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Q: How can I coordinate velvet or velour with other fabrics?

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Velvet Fabric

General Questions

What is the difference between velvet, chenille and velour fabric?

Are velvet and chenille fabrics suitable for upholstery?

Can these fabrics be used for curtains or roman blinds?

How should I care for velvet, chenille and velour fabrics?

Do you offer samples of velvet and chenille fabrics?

How can I coordinate velvet or velour with other fabrics?

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