Velvet Fabric Supplier Malaysia
Velvet is a cut-pile fabric: short, dense fibres stand upright from the base cloth, which gives it its depth of colour, soft hand and the way it shifts in tone as light moves across it. That same pile makes velvet heavier and more opaque than a flat weave, so a velvet curtain drapes in deep, rounded folds and naturally cuts light and sound.
The JOTEX range covers both curtains and upholstery. CINEMA and VELVET are 100% polyester plain velvets at around 280 gsm with a 20,000-rub Martindale rating, soft enough to pleat for curtains and durable enough for cushions and headboards. For seating, the YarnGuard PURIFY and REPEL velvets are heavier 450 gsm upholstery cloths rated to 40,000 rubs, the level usually specified for heavy domestic and contract use.
When making up velvet, cut every panel with the pile running the same way, because velvet reads lighter or darker depending on its direction. Polyester velvet holds its colour better in Malaysian sunlight than cotton or viscose, but a lining is still worth adding on west-facing windows. Each collection page lists its composition, width, weight and rub count, and dealers can check live stock by colourway.
Guide: What Is Velvet Fabric?
Velvet Fabric collections (4)
- CINEMA — JOTEX FABRICS100% PES · 24 colourways
- PURIFY — YARNGUARD100% POLYESTER · 19 colourways
- REPEL — YARNGUARD100% POLYESTER · 21 colourways
- VELVET — JOTEX FABRICS100% · 46 colourways
Velvet Fabric: common questions
Is velvet a good curtain fabric for Malaysian homes?
Yes, if it is polyester velvet. The dense pile drapes in heavy folds and cuts both light and noise, and polyester resists fading and humidity far better than cotton or viscose velvet. Line velvet curtains on west-facing windows to protect the pile from direct afternoon sun.
What Martindale rating does a velvet sofa need?
As a guide, 15,000 to 25,000 rubs suits general home seating and 30,000 rubs and above suits heavy daily use and commercial seating. The JOTEX CINEMA and VELVET collections are rated at 20,000 rubs, and the YarnGuard PURIFY and REPEL upholstery velvets at 40,000.
Why does my velvet look like two different colours?
That is pile direction, often called shading. Velvet looks darker when you look into the pile and lighter when you look along it. Cut every panel and cushion face with the pile running the same way, and the colour will read evenly across the finished piece.