Suede vs. Velour

Suede (pronounced (SWAYD)) is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture, and other items. The term comes from the French gants de Suède, which literally means "gloves from Sweden".Suede is made from the underside of the animal skin, which is softer and more pliable than the outer skin layer, though not as durable.

Velour or velours is a plush, knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet or velveteen. It is usually made from cotton, but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester.

leather with the flesh side rubbed to make a velvety nap

A closely napped fabric resembling velvet, used chiefly for clothing and upholstery.

Leather with a soft napped surface.

A felt resembling velvet, used in making hats.

Fabric made to resemble suede.

A knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.

A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

heavy fabric that resembles velvet

Made of suede.

(transitive) To make (leather) into suede.

(transitive) To finish (fabric) by abrasion, giving it a fibrous surface.

Swedish glove leather, - usually made from lambskins tanned with willow bark. Also used adjectively; as, suede gloves.

leather with a napped surface

a fabric made to resemble suede leather