Editing Velour (section)

==History and uses==
Velour originated in France, although it is unclear who first created it. There is a 1591 entry in the accounts of Nathaniel Bacon of Stiffkey, Norfolk, England "''for half a yard of vellewre to make pomelles for the sydsaddelles"'' for 2 shillings cost. (Note this is in distinction to velvet ("''vellet'' ") found elsewhere in the accounts) <ref> Steward's account entry no.10262 (Reference HSC/SRC 151, Hassell Smith Collection in the Norfolk Archives, England)</ref>.

Velour is a knitted fabric, which makes it stretchy (unlike velvet and velveteen, which are woven). Velour is soft, allows freedom of movement, and is used for activewear and loungewear.<ref>{{cite web |title=Velvet vs Velveteen vs Velour: Uses & Comparison Videos |url=https://threadsmonthly.com/velvet-velveteen-velour/ |website=Threads Monthly |date=8 January 2022 |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref> Historically, velour was cheaper than velvet and was thus often used for home furnishings and decor which would take heavy wear and tear. However, modern manufacturing techniques make velvet affordable for home furnishings.<ref>{{cite web |title=What is Velour and How Does it Differ From Velvet? |url=https://www.contrado.co.uk/blog/what-is-velour/ |website=Contrado |date=16 February 2018 |access-date=23 January 2024}}</ref> The low cost of velour allows for its use by people of all economic classes.<ref>{{cite web |title=What is Velour Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where? |url=https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/velour-fabric|website=Sewport  |access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref>

In the 1970s, velour gained popularity through clothing trends such as [[athleisure]] tracksuits.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Velour {{!}} Encyclopedia.com |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports-and-everyday-life/fashion-and-clothing/clothing-jewelry-and-personal-adornment/velour |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=www.encyclopedia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Abraha |first1=Magdalene |last2=Parszeniew |first2=Marta |date=2021-03-18 |title=The Tracksuit Has Been Evolving For Almost a Century |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/history-of-the-tracksuit/ |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Vice |language=en}}</ref>