Every second article about velor begins with the message that this term literally translated from French means “velvet.” However, in reality it originates from the Latin “villosus” - “shaggy”.
The irony is that the production of velor uses a slightly different technology than that of velvet, and as a result the fabric comes out with a longer pile, that is, truly shaggy. Thanks to this structure, the material turns out to be surprisingly soft and high maintenance at the same time.
Washing - detailed instructions
After the technological revolution, once expensive velvet began to be widely used for various purposes. Today they produce several types of it:
- cotton - durable, ideal for sewing children's clothing;
- woolen - with thick pile, used in the manufacture of coats and jackets;
- drape velor is an alternative to expensive velvet;
- furniture - dense, durable and abrasion-resistant;
- Auto velor is the result of a unique combination of natural and artificial threads, as well as special impregnation, which increases the durability of the material.
However, despite the abundance of options, there is one feature that unites all velor - it gets dirty and, if used improperly, quickly becomes unusable.
Basic washing rules
- Manual - in this case, you should not soak it for a long time, otherwise you risk ruining the structure of the fabric.
- Machine - Always choose the “delicate” mode and do not set the temperature above 30 degrees.
- Powder - it should be soft for colored items. You can replace it with special detergents for fluffy fabrics.
- Bleach and other substances containing chlorine should not be used.
- spots, if there are only a few of them, remove them using a soap solution by simply treating the desired area. so as not to wash the entire product.
Important! If you use a washing machine, be sure to set the spin cycle to a gentle setting, otherwise you risk getting a luxurious floor rag and not your favorite item. It is best to dry items in the fresh air, but avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
After washing, velor, like many other types of fabric, looks wrinkled, however, manufacturers do not recommend ironing velvet clothes. As a last resort, you can iron the item by turning it inside out, but it would be much better to use a steamer.
Caring for artificial velor
Unlike natural fiber, its thread base is more resistant to various aggressive loads. In fact, this suggests that such fabric can be washed using more active powders and at a temperature of 40 degrees.However, you shouldn’t be too zealous, because the more careful you treat the fabric, the longer it will serve you. This means that something made from velor will delight you with its softness and comfort for a long time.
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