1 m = 1.1 yd
Composition: | 75% Viscose 25% Silk |
Weight: | 200 g/m² |
Width: | 90 cm |
Manufacturer: | Bouton-Renaud |
Country: | France |
Categories: | Dresses, Jackets, Skirts |
This French velvet fabric features a dark blue color. A delicate mix of viscose and silk, it has a soft dense pile and a distinctive shimmer. Another advantage of this fabric is its excellent drape, which makes it ideal for flowy garments. Available in a range of solid colors.
Viscose, commonly known as rayon, is a man-made fiber created from wood pulp. Breathable like cotton and smooth like silk, this type of fabric drapes nicely and has a fabulously soft hand. Viscose rayon does not build up static charge and has high absorbency, which makes viscose clothing a good choice for hot and humid climates. It also takes dyes easily and retains them well.
Viscose material can vary from lightweight to heavy, each one for different applications. End uses include skirts, shirts, dresses, blouses, tops, lingerie, lining, etc.
Velvet is a sumptuous fabric with a short thick pile which is extremely soft to the touch. Once this extraordinary cloth was reserved for royalty, but today it is often seen on the catwalks and in our wardrobes. It is usually woven as a double cloth, and the nap is then cut with a blade along the warp. Velvet can be made of different fibers and blends:
Velvet is a perfect choice for evening wear. It adds an aristocratic touch and a shot of glamour to any look. There are many kinds of velvet that differ both in feel and character.
Velvet loves to be mixed and matched with lighter textures. Pairing it with plain or printed silk satin, chiffon or crepe de chine is always a winning combination.
Velvet might seem a little intimidating to work with, because it tends to creep during cutting. However, it is a beautiful choice for sewing once you master the basic tips. It’s always better to use as little stitching as possible, given its pile nature, so try to go for simple cuts, gathered or draped designs rather than fitted silhouettes. Here are some guidelines that can help turn this royal fabric into a beautiful piece of clothing.
Velvet is a sumptuous fabric with a short thick pile which is extremely soft to the touch. Once this extraordinary cloth was reserved for royalty, but today it is often seen on the catwalks and in our wardrobes. It is usually woven as a double cloth, and the nap is then cut with a blade along the warp. Velvet can be made of different fibers and blends: silk, cotton, rayon/viscose, etc.
Velvet fabric is a perfect choice for evening wear. It adds an aristocratic touch and a shot of glamour to any look. There are many kinds of velvet that differ both in feel and character: silk and viscose velvet, cotton velvet, stretch velvet, crushed velvet as well as velvet devore.
Velvet loves to be mixed and matched with lighter textures. Pairing it with plain or printed silk satin, chiffon or crepe de chine is always a winning combination.
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All fabrics on our website are priced by the running meter. The term "running meter" or "linear meter" is used in the fabric industry.
To convert meters to yards, use the conversion factor 0.9144. In other words,
1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters
1 Metre = 1.0936 Yards