Originating from the French word for velvet, velur is highly similar to velvet and velveteen. Unlike velvet, which is a pile weave fabric, velur is a pile knit fabric, which means that it is simpler to produce and slightly less sumptuous. Velur is more durable than velvet while retaining many of the desirable properties of this luxurious fabric, which has led to its extensive use as a stage curtain material.