Home / Fabrics by the Metre Product Description Velveteen (or velveret) is a type of cloth made to imitate velvet. Normally cotton, the term is sometimes applied to a mixture of silk and cotton. Some velveteens are a kind of fustian, having a rib of velvet pile alternating with a plain depression. This fabric has a pile that is short (never more than 3 mm deep) and is closely set. It has a firm hand and a slightly sloping pile. Compared to true velvet, velveteen has greater body, does not drape as easily, and has less sheen. Historically, the velveteen trade varied with the fashions that controlled the production of velvet. Composition: 100% Polyester Design: Plain Width (cm): 158 Width (inch): 62 Weight (gsm) 170 Manufacturing: Woven Description, Soft handle suede-look fabric. Easy to sew. Fantastic for craft and fancy-dress costumes. Washing Instructions, Manufacturer says: 30 degree machine wash. warm tumble-dry. We strongly recommend testing a small piece first to be sure. Specifications Brand B&A Customer reviews No reviews left yet Write a review Most RecentTop Rated Customer Reviews Suedette (Velveteen) per metre Item in Stock (15995 Available) Colour Yellow Emerald Red White Cream Beige Honey Pale Blue Royal Navy Pale Pink Purple Dark Grey Bottle Brown Black £3.70