Short answer
Velvet is a cut pile cloth of about —, at its best in evening. Evening opulence with a nap that drinks the light; cotton velvet wears hardest.
At a glance
FamilyCut pile
Weight—
SeasonEvening
Best forDinner jackets, smoking slippers
Choosing Velvet at your fitting
Tell the tailor your cities and your calendar — Velvet earns its place when the answer matches evening wear. The shortlist you receive will pair it with one or two alternatives, and the choice is always yours.
Cloth notes are guidance, not inventory: availability varies by season. What is reserved for you is confirmed in your written quotation.