Definition

1. Noun:
   • Velveteen: A fabric with a short, dense pile, made to imitate velvet but typically constructed from cotton or a cotton blend. It is less luxurious and more durable than true velvet.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc váy được may từ nhung vải rất ấm áp. (The dress is made from velveteen and is very warm.)
  • Nhung vải thường được dùng để làm đồ chơi. (Velveteen is often used to make toys.)

Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In textiles, "nhung vải" specifically denotes a woven fabric where the cut pile is made from a filling yarn, distinguishing it from true velvet which uses a warp pile.
  • Loại nhung vải này có độ bền cao nhờ cấu trúc sợi cotton. (This type of velveteen has high durability due to its cotton fiber structure.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhung (n): Velvet. A richer, softer fabric traditionally made from silk.

  • Rèm cửa bằng nhung trông rất sang trọng. (Curtains made of velvet look very luxurious.)

• Vải nỉ (n): Felt or fleece. A non-woven or knitted fabric, different from the woven pile of velveteen.

  • Áo khoác vải nỉ thích hợp cho mùa đông. (A fleece jacket is suitable for winter.)

Synonyms

• Cotton velvet: A direct synonym emphasizing the primary material.
• Faux velvet: Indicates it is an imitation fabric.

Related Terms

• Pile fabric: The general category of fabrics to which velveteen belongs, characterized by a raised surface.
• Upholstery fabric: A common application for durable materials like velveteen.

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