Velvet Bed Covers


Velvet is a kind of fabric with cut threads, evenly distributed in a short dense pile, to give the fabric a tufted feel. The velvet loom generally weaves two pieces of velvet at a time. Velvet is an expensive fabric and difficult to clean. It is better to dry clean velvet to ensure that it lasts longer. Velvet is made from silk, but can also be made of cotton or synthetic fabrics. At times the velvet is woven with a small percentage of Lycra to give it a stretchy feel. Velvet is used to make luxurious bedspreads or covers.
Advantages of Velvet Bed Covers:
The soft and lush properties of velvet make it an ideal material for making fancy bed covers or comforter covers. Using a velvet bed cover gives the room an elegant and luxurious feeling. Velvet bed covers can be bought to match the décor of the room. The soft color reflecting properties of velvet give a warm homely feeling to any room. Velvet bed covers are traditionally solid colored spreads with fringed edges.
Patterns of Velvet Bed Covers:
Velvet covers may still be available in solid colors, but it is not restricted to that one pattern only. Modern textile manufacturers have come up with many innovative designs for velvet bed spreads. One of these designs is the Star Quilt velvet bed cover which uses the traditional star pattern rendered four times using velvet on a cotton backing. Other modern designs are based on wildlife patterns. Zebra, leopard or tiger prints are very popular. Leafy designs are also available in velvet bed covers.
 
 
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Caring for Velvet Bed Covers:
Velvet needs to be handled with care. Velvet bed covers should not be machine washed. Dry cleaning ensures that the bed cover retains its shine and remains beautiful. It is better to follow the instructions issued with the bed cover.


 
 
 
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