Velvet Fabric
Luxurious, deep-pile velvet fabric for royal-inspired fashion, bridal collections, and premium home textiles - wholesale velvet from Clothwala.
What is Velvet Fabric?
Velvet is a woven fabric with a soft, dense pile (short cut loops of fibre standing upright) that creates a characteristic rich, plush surface. The depth of colour in velvet comes from the way its pile reflects and absorbs light differently from different angles. Commercial velvet today is predominantly polyester or polyester-cotton blend, though silk velvet remains the luxury standard. Velvet comes in several variants - stretch velvet, crushed velvet, burnout velvet, and embossed velvet.
Key Properties
Key properties: dense soft pile with rich tactile quality, depth of colour due to pile light reflection, warm and heavy (typically 250-400 GSM), excellent for deep rich colours, can be printed with specialised techniques, requires careful care, elegant and premium visual appearance. Velvet is the fabric most associated with luxury and royalty in global textile history.
Origin & History
Velvet weaving originated in the Middle East and Central Asia, with Kashmiri and Iranian velvet weaving being historically significant. In India, velvet became associated with Mughal court fashion. Varanasi and Surat produce the majority of India's commercial velvet. Burnout velvet from Surat is widely exported. Today India exports velvet fabric primarily to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Why Brands Choose Velvet
Velvet's association with luxury makes it a high-value fabric for bridal, festive, and occasion wear. In Indian market, velvet blouses, lehenga fabric, and sherwanis command premium prices. For Middle Eastern and Central Asian export markets, velvet fabric is a staple product in rich jewel tones. Burnout velvet and printed velvet increase the per-metre price significantly.
Print Types for Velvet
Velvet requires specialised printing techniques. Best options at Clothwala:
Burnout / Devore
Chemical etching creates sheer floral patterns against the velvet pile
Foil Print
Metallic foil on velvet for maximum bridal and occasion impact
Emboss Print
Heat-embossed geometric and floral patterns on velvet pile
Digital Print
Specialised digital printing on velvet for contemporary art fashion
Screen Print
Careful screen printing for geometric and abstract velvet designs
From Our Warehouse - Sahil Luthra, Clothwala
Written by Sahil Luthra, Founder - Clothwala.com | Based in Surat, India
Velvet orders peak between September and January every year for winter fashion. We stock Korean velvet, silk velvet, and crushed velvet. Price range is Rs 80-200 per meter. The most common mistake buyers make is ordering summer-weight velvet for winter garments.
Buying Tips for Velvet
Tip 1: Do not judge fabric quality only by price. Rs 10 cheaper per meter often means 20% less durability.
Tip 2: Order winter fabrics (velvet, wool-blend) by July-August. Prices go up 15-20% after September.
Over 800 textile mills operate in the Surat-Pandesara-Sachin belt, where Clothwala sources most of its polyester range.
Common Questions About Velvet
Q: Do you provide fabric samples?
Yes. We send free samples for orders above Rs 10,000. For smaller enquiries, we charge Rs 50-100 per sample cut which is adjusted against your first bulk order.
Q: Can I get custom printing done?
Yes. We offer digital, screen, and rotary printing. Digital printing MOQ is 200 meters. Share your design files and we will send a printed sample before bulk production.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
Our MOQ is 200 meters per colour per fabric type. For sample orders, we accept 5-10 meter cuts at slightly higher per-meter pricing.
Last updated: April 2026 | Reviewed by Sahil Luthra, Clothwala Textile Exports | Surat, Gujarat, India
Uses & Applications
Bridal Lehenga
Velvet lehenga fabric for the most premium bridal occasion wear
Blouse Fabric
Velvet blouses for sarees and ethnic occasion wear
Sherwani Fabric
Rich velvet for men's wedding and festive ethnic fashion
Home Textiles
Velvet cushions, curtains, and upholstery for luxury interiors
Export - Middle East
Velvet fabric for Gulf and Central Asian fashion export buyers
Festive Fashion
Heavy velvet for Diwali, Eid, and Christmas festive collections
Source Velvet Fabric in Bulk
Talk to Clothwala for wholesale pricing, samples, and custom print options on Velvet fabric.
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