Suede vs. Velour

Suedenoun

A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

Suedeadjective

Made of suede

Suedenoun

Swedish glove leather, - usually made from lambskins tanned with willow bark. Also used adjectively; as, suede gloves.

Suedenoun

leather with a napped surface

Suedenoun

a fabric made to resemble suede leather

Suedenoun

leather with the flesh side rubbed to make a velvety nap

Suede

Suede (pronounced (SWAYD)) is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture, and other items. The term comes from the French gants de Suède, which literally means .Suede is made from the underside of the animal skin, which is softer and more pliable than the outer skin layer, though not as durable.

Velournoun

A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.

Velournoun

heavy fabric that resembles velvet

Velour

Velour or velours is a plush, knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet or velveteen. It is usually made from cotton, but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester.