New Performance Velvet Fabric That Resists Stains

They’re rich, soft, lustrous, and lush. Those are only some of the reasons velvet fabric has a long, luxurious interior design moment destined to extend well into the future. These fabrics have had significant design relevance since antiquity, and their timeless qualities make them a perfect choice for upholstery circa 2019.

Associated with elegance and exclusivity (the velvet rope) and nobility (the velvet robes), these plush pretties are also known for their more humble, soothing, and even transformative characteristics (The Velveteen Rabbit). Of course, there’s also their rock star radiance. Think Velvet Underground, Mick Jagger, and Beyoncé rocking that black velvet fascinator.

Why Choose Performance Velvet Fabric For Your Next Design Project

There’s something special about having velvet fabrics in your home, restaurant, and life. They calm us with their steadfast gentleness and lasting beauty. They shimmer, looking every bit as precious as they are and reflecting the luminous glow of good times and candlelit evenings.

Another great appeal is velvet’s ability to absolutely radiate color. Whether you lean toward tones borrowed from rainbows, peacocks, and exotic spice markets or the sumptuous neutrals of nature ranging from rich earth tones to leafy greens or ocean blues, the velvety textures are among the best for maximizing color impact.

Another characteristic of velvet fabric is how beautifully it shows off the design details of any upholstered piece. Although usually a solid color, their texture helps them reflect light at the high points of a silhouette, such as the curve of a chair back or the edge of a welt. In contrast, velvet fabric appears to deepen dramatically in the depths of a button tuft or channel tuft.

Furniture Favorites Upholstered In Our New Stain-Resistant Velvet

Velvet fabrics were historically thought of as quite perishable, and the silk velvets of antiquity certainly were. In the Renaissance, the first golden age of fine fabrics, their beauty was fleeting. Their short warp pile could be damaged or worn away, their silk stained easily just by a drop of water. Not so today. Fabric innovation from Crypton brings performance like never before to these beloved velvet fabrics. Crypton’s versions, for residential and even commercial use, will last and last while repelling spills and resisting stains and odor, with a clean-ability that’s second to none. Even oil-based stains are no match for Crypton’s durability.

Knowing that the velvet fabric look will last, choosing a style that will endure is essential. Crushed velvet styles, where the pile is intentionally manipulated to create a more intricate texture, are very popular now in fashion, home, and commercial furnishings. They’re as right in this decade as they were in the glamorous 1920s, the glittery 1970s, and most recently in the go-go 1990s. These crushed velvet looks have grown increasingly more sophisticated and nuanced this time around. In fact, they’re among the most in-demand looks from Crypton. Because of their sophistication and approachability, they are in it for the long haul and will add value to your design long into the future.

Latest Commercial Velvet Fabric From Burch Fabrics

Velvet and assorted velvety looks in a rainbow of incredible colors from Crypton may be found in furniture and fabric stores nationwide and to the trade residential fabric and furniture showrooms. On the contract side, many beautiful looks, including the just-released Burch Fabrics’ velvet line aptly named Glamour, and C.F. Stinson’s woven velvet fabric, named Ritz are at-the-ready for hospitality, retail, office, and multi-use residential specification.

Wherever you place them, our delicious velvet look will add timeless appeal to any interior. We’d love to see (and share) how you design with them. Please post and tag us on Instagram or send us a snapshot of your design project with our new stain-resistant velvet fabrics.

Photos in this post courtesy of: Burch Fabrics, Cisco Brothers, and Huntington House.

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