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Glossary

What is Velour (sheared terry)?

A terry fabric finish in which the loop pile is cut and brushed flat on one face, giving a smoother, velvet-like surface, as distinct from uncut (looped) terry.

This term in other languages

Arabicفيلور (تيري مقصوص)
FrenchVelours (éponge tondue)
TurkishVelur (kesilmiş terry)

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