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n. - Heavy fabric that resembles velvet.

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  • Pretty, dressy skirts have been much in vogue for the last few years, and velour is a good choice for being dressy in winter.
  • The car mats and headrests are made from soft velour which is adormed with the Carlsson horse.
  • Rough-textured leathers such as velour or nubuck are dyed throughout and require a new layer of colour.
  • I actually have one vintage pillbox hat that says it’s made of velour which is in fact felted fur, the softest type.
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