Velvet Fabrics: The Perfect Combination of Luxury and Texture
Velvet Fabrics, or velvet fabrics, are high-end fabrics with a thick texture and soft surface. They are widely used in making high-end clothing, household items and decorations. Velvet fabrics not only have a unique touch and gorgeous appearance, but also contain rich cultural connotations and historical accumulation, making it a shining pearl in the textile field.
Velvet has a long history. As early as ancient China, this fabric was called Zhangrong, named because it was mainly produced in Zhangzhou, Fujian. Traditional velvet is made of mulberry silk and is made through a complex weaving process. During the weaving process, a pile rod (thin iron wire) is woven into each four wool threads. When the fabric is woven to a certain length, a cutting knife is used to cut along the iron wire to separate the iron wire from the fabric to form plush. This plush can clearly show the pattern on the satin surface according to the design of the pattern, and present a unique luster.
The pattern design of velvet is rich and varied, divided into two forms: velvet flower satin ground and velvet ground satin flower. Velvet flower satin ground is a pattern of velvet flower and a background of satin ground; while velvet ground satin flower is the opposite, with satin flower as the pattern and velvet ground as the background. Velvet can be divided into single color and double color, with the colors mainly black, purple sauce color, apricot yellow, blue and brown. The choice of these colors not only enriches the appearance of velvet, but also makes it show different charms in different occasions.
According to the different surface treatments, velvet is divided into plain velvet and flower velvet. The surface of plain velvet is all velvet loops, which looks plain and unpretentious, but reveals a low-key luxury. Flower velvet, on the other hand, cuts some velvet loops into fluff according to the pattern, and the fluff and velvet loops alternate to form a pattern, forming two effects of bright and dark flowers. The pattern of bright flower velvet shines in the sun, while the dark flower velvet shows a mysterious charm in a weak light environment. The patterns of flower velvet are mostly dragons, phoenixes, five blessings holding longevity, flowers and birds, and antiques. These patterns not only imply auspiciousness, but also increase the artistic value of the fabric.
The advantages of velvet fabrics lie not only in their gorgeous appearance, but also in their excellent performance. The velvet fluff or velvet loops stand tightly, which makes the fabric have good warmth retention performance, making it an ideal choice for autumn and winter. Velvet fabrics are strong and wear-resistant, not easy to fade, and have good resilience. Even after long-term use, they can maintain their original texture and luster. These characteristics make velvet the preferred material for making high-end clothing and household items.
In the modern textile industry, the production technology of velvet fabrics is constantly innovating, and the choice of raw materials is more diversified. In addition to traditional mulberry silk, modern velvet fabrics can also be woven with raw materials such as rayon and cotton yarn, which reduces production costs and improves production efficiency. At the same time, as people pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, more and more velvet fabrics begin to use environmentally friendly dyes and environmentally friendly production processes to reduce pollution to the environment.
In the fashion industry, velvet fabrics have become a material that designers are vying to choose with their unique texture and luster. Whether it is an elegant evening dress, a retro suit jacket, or luxurious sofa covers, curtains and other household items, velvet can add a touch of nobility and elegance to them. Velvet fabric is also widely used in seats and wall decorations in theaters, cinemas and other places because of its good sound absorption and sound insulation effects.