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Velvet Fabric

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Shop stretch, panne, plush & sequin velvets from $4.99/yard — 54–60″ wide, machine washable, full bolts at wholesale prices.

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Velvet is a pile fabric — short, dense fibers stand upright from the backing, which is what gives it a soft hand and the way light shifts across the surface. Our velvet collection centers on four types. Stretch velvet blends polyester with spandex for give in all directions; it is the standard for dancewear, costumes, and fitted apparel. Panne (crushed) velvet has a flattened, high-shine pile used for evening wear and event drapery. Plush velvet is a non-stretch, fuller pile for upholstery, drapery, and structured garments. Glitter and sequin velvets add embellishment for performance and decor. Most velvets here are 100% polyester or polyester-spandex blends, 54 to 60 inches wide (stretch velvet is typically 58 inches), though care varies by fabric — check the product listing. Uses run from apparel and dancewear to upholstery, drapery, table runners, and trade-show backdrops. Velvet is priced from $4.99 per yard, with full bolts at wholesale pricing for shops, manufacturers, and event planners buying in volume.

Fabric specs

  • Width: 54–60 inches (stretch: 58″)
  • Fiber: Polyester / polyester-spandex
  • Weight: Medium pile
  • Care: Varies by fabric — check product listing
  • Price: From $4.99 / yard
  • Bulk: Full bolts, wholesale pricing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between stretch velvet and plush non stretch velvet?
Stretch velvet contains spandex and gives in all directions, made for fitted garments and dancewear. Stretch Velvet is also great for event designers draping rooms and backdrops. Plush velvet has no stretch and a fuller pile, better for upholstery and drapery. Non Stretch Velvets are also used for event drapery backdrops and panels but are extensively used due to popularity in tablecloths and table linens.
What is panne velvet?
Panne (crushed) velvet is velvet whose pile has been pressed flat, giving it a high-shine, crushed look. It is used for evening wear and event drapery because of its IFR threading. Panne Velvet is also a huge win for Halloween costumes and cosplay designs. Panne Velvet also has a 2 way mechanical stretch even though it's 100 percent polyester with no spandex in its contents.
Is velvet machine washable?
Most polyester velvets are machine washable on gentle; lay flat or tumble low. Embellished velvets with glitter or sequins need gentler handling. We suggest Velvets with sequins embellishments to be dry cleaned to preserve the longevity of the fabric.
How wide is velvet fabric?
Most velvets are 54 to 118 inches wide; standard velvets are 58/60 inches wide.
Do you sell velvet fabric in bulk?
Yes — My Textile Fabric offers full bolts of Velvet Fabrics at wholesale pricing for shops, manufacturers, and event planners, with free US shipping on orders over $50. Each Velvet Page has 3 sizes available, buy by the sample swatch, yard and bolts. **New FAQs (5) — proposed:**
I'm making my first cosplay costume — is stretch velvet a good pick?
Stretch velvet is the cosplay workhorse for a reason. The spandex content means stretch velvet forgives fitting mistakes, doesn't fray much at cut edges, and sews like a knit with a ballpoint needle and a slight zigzag. The tradeoff: stretch velvet grows as you sew, so we recommend a walking foot and generous pinning — and unpick carefully, because pulled stitches leave visible holes in the pile.
Why do my velvet pieces look like different colors?
That's the nap, not a dye problem. Velvet pile leans one direction, so velvet looks darker stroked with the nap and lighter against the grain — pieces cut in opposite directions read as two different shades. We recommend marking nap direction with chalk arrows before cutting and keeping every piece oriented the same way. Here's the thing: once velvet is cut against the nap, no steaming fixes the shade difference. Event Drapery planners using Velvets must spread the fabric using one direction of the Nap with pockets to avoid napping issues when draping rooms. Call My Textile Fabric with any questions regarding nap of your velvet and we will be able to assist you.
I'm ordering 30 yards of velvet for an event — will it all match?
Yes. We cut multi-yard velvet orders from the same bolt, so a large order arrives as one continuous dye-lot-consistent cut. If the event needs more than a single bolt holds, we recommend ordering everything at once so we can pull from the same dye lot. We also strive to cut in one continuous piece as the bolt permits.
Does velvet attract pet hair?
Yes — velvet pile grabs lint and pet hair, so velvet in a pet home means keeping a lint roller handy. The tradeoff is real: that same pile hides everyday wear better than most flat weaves, which is why velvet survives busy living rooms. Our honest advice is to match the velvet color to the pet's fur — sounds funny, but that trick is the oldest one in the upholstery book.
Can I iron velvet?
Not directly — a hot iron crushes velvet pile flat and leaves a shiny pressed mark that rarely recovers. We recommend steaming velvet from the wrong side, or pressing face-down into a thick towel or needle board so the pile has somewhere to sink. If velvet must be pressed flat, use a press cloth on the lowest effective heat and test on a scrap first. ---

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