Velour – Canvas ETC https://www.canvasetc.com Online Fabric Store and Fabric Printing Specialists Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:17:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.canvasetc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/favicon.png Velour – Canvas ETC https://www.canvasetc.com 32 32 Encore™ Velour 15 oz IFR Fabric – 62″ Wide, Black & White – Flame Retardant Stage Curtain Material https://www.canvasetc.com/product/encore-velour-15oz-ifr-fabric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=encore-velour-15oz-ifr-fabric Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:46:41 +0000 https://www.canvasetc.com/?post_type=product&p=180816057407 Encore™ Velour 15 oz IFR Fabric is a premium, inherently flame retardant velvet-style material ideal for stage curtains, backdrops, and acoustic drapes. 62" wide, machine washable, and made in the USA. Sold by the yard. Volume Pricing Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Our Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric is a premium, inherently flame retardant (IFR) velvet-style fabric designed for professionals in the staging, theatrical, and event production industries. With a rich matte finish, soft drape, and excellent acoustical properties, this fabric is a top choice for stage curtains, pipe and drape setups, backdrops, and sound-dampening panels.

Made in the USA and machine washable, Encore™ Velour offers durability, elegance, and safety — all in one fabric.

At CanvasEtc, we don’t just sell high-performance fabrics — we partner with professionals across theater, event production, and architecture to create tailored solutions. Whether you’re sourcing Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric for a university auditorium or a touring concert rig, our team can help bring your project to life.

What You’re Buying

      • Sold by the linear yard (1 linear yard = 36 inches in length)

      • Fabric width: Approximately 61–62 inches

      • Example:

        • 1 yard = 36″ long × 61–62″ wide

        • 5 yards = 180″ (15 ft) long × 61–62″ wide

      • Fabric is continuous when you order multiple yards.

Key Features of Encore Velour 15 oz IFR Fabric

      • 15 oz per linear yard (approx. 8 oz/sq yd)

      • Inherently Flame Retardant (IFR) – won’t wash out

      • Passes NFPA 701 (Small Scale Test)

      • Machine washable

      • Soft hand, rich matte finish

      • Excellent acoustical performance

      • Minimal wrinkling due to knit construction

      • Available Colors: Black and White

      • Made in the USA

Ideal Applications

      • Stage Curtains & Theatrical Drapes

      • Pipe and Drape Backdrops

      • Acoustic Panels & Sound-Dampening Treatments

      • Blackout Drapery for Projection

      • Ballroom and Event Backdrops

      • Houses of Worship, Schools, and Conference Centers

Technical Specifications

Property Value
Width 62.0″ ± 1″
Weight (per linear yard) 13.75 ± 0.75 oz
Weight (per square yard) 8.0 ± 0.50 oz
Construction Warp Knit Microdenier
Flame Resistance Passes NFPA 701 (Small Scale)
Air Permeability 250 CFM
Wyzenbeek Abrasion Exceeds 60,000 double rubs
Martindale Abrasion 1600 cycles wet / 3200 cycles dry
Seam Slippage Warp: 45 lbs / Fill: 40 lbs
Trap Tear Strength Warp: 13 lbs / Fill: 16 lbs
Crocking Resistance Wet: 3.5 min / Dry: 3.5 min

Custom Drapes Available

CanvasEtc offers in-house cut-and-sew services. We can create:

      • Custom blackout panels

      • Stage drapes with pleats or grommets

      • Pipe-and-drape-compatible panels

      • Hemmed, weighted, or finished curtains made to order

📞 Call us to discuss your project or request a custom quote.

Looking for a heavier option? Check out our 22oz Velour IFR fabric.

Explore our full selection of stage and theatrical fabrics.

What does “sold by the linear yard” mean?

Each linear yard equals 36 inches in length by the full width of the fabric, which is approximately 61–62 inches wide. For example, if you order 5 yards, you’ll receive a continuous piece of Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric that’s 180 inches long by 61–62 inches wide.

Is this fabric flame retardant?

Yes. This fabric is inherently flame retardant (IFR), meaning the flame resistance is built into the fiber itself and will not wash out. It passes the NFPA 701 (small scale) flame resistance test.

Can I wash this fabric?

Absolutely. Encore velour is machine washable, making it a practical and long-lasting solution for high-traffic environments like theaters, ballrooms, or houses of worship.

Can I have custom drapes made from this fabric?

Yes. CanvasEtc offers full cut-and-sew services. We can manufacture custom blackout drapes, pleated panels, pipe-and-drape setups, grommet finishes, and more to your exact specifications. Contact us for a quote.

What are the typical uses for this fabric?

Encore velour 15 oz IFR fabric is widely used for stage curtains, backdrops, theatrical drapes, acoustic panels, pipe and drape systems, and event decor. It’s especially favored in venues requiring both flame resistance and sound absorption.

]]> IFR Velour 14 oz | 60″ Width | Red https://www.canvasetc.com/product/ifr-velour-14-oz-60-red/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ifr-velour-14-oz-60-red Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:28:00 +0000 https://www.canvasetc.com/?post_type=product&p=7018 Uses for this polyester velour fabric material include: theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more! Volume Pricing Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Velour Stage Curtains, 60″ wide, Red, sold by the yard or the roll. Synthetic polyester IFR velour is a mid-weight velvet type fabric. Rich and plus feel used for upscale galas and events, theater stages, table skirts, stage skirts, masking curtains, home theaters, and any drapery application. Feel comfortable laundering this fabric multiple times. Almost 100% opaque.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Curtains

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

IFR Fabric Drape Uses

Weight: 8.5 oz/ sq yd, 15 oz/ linear yard

Width (inches): 61

Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Red, FR (NFPA 701-certifications available upon request)

Yarn: IFR polyester

Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Curtains

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140 degrees F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
  • If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*

]]> IFR Velour 14 oz | 60″ Width | Blue https://www.canvasetc.com/product/ifr-velour-14-oz-60-blue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ifr-velour-14-oz-60-blue Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:26:00 +0000 https://www.canvasetc.com/?post_type=product&p=7017 Uses for this velour fabric material include: Theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more! Volume Pricing Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Velour Stage Curtains, 60″ wide, Presidential Blue, sold by the yard or the roll. Synthetic polyester IFR velour is a mid-weight velvet type fabric. Rich and plus feel used for upscale galas and events, theater stages, table skirts, stage skirts, masking curtains, home theaters, and any drapery application. Feel comfortable laundering this fabric multiple times. Almost 100% opaque.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Curtains

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

IFR Fabric Drape Uses

Weight: 8.5 oz/ sq yd, 15 oz/linear yard

Width (inches): 61

Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Presidential Blue, FR (NFPA 701-certifications available upon request)

Yarn: IFR polyester

Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Curtains

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140 degrees F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
  • If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*

]]> IFR Velour 14 oz | 60″ Width | Gray https://www.canvasetc.com/product/ifr-velour-14-oz-60-gray/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ifr-velour-14-oz-60-gray Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.canvasetc.com/?post_type=product&p=7016 Uses for this velour gray fabric include: Theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more! Volume Pricing Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Velour Stage Curtains, 60″ wide, Gray, sold by the yard or the roll. Synthetic polyester IFR velour is a mid-weight velvet type fabric. Rich and plus feel used for upscale galas and events, theater stages, table skirts, stage skirts, masking curtains, home theaters, and any drapery application. Feel comfortable laundering this fabric multiple times. Almost 100% opaque.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Curtains

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

IFR Fabric Drape Uses

Weight: 8.5 oz/ sq yd, 15 oz/ linear yard

Width (inches): 61

Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Gray, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)

Yarn: IFR polyester

Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Curtains

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140 degrees F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
  • If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*

]]> 22oz Velour Material | 60″ Width | Black https://www.canvasetc.com/product/22oz-velour-material-60-black/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22oz-velour-material-60-black Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:04:40 +0000 https://www.canvasetc.com/product/22oz-velour-material-60in-black/ Uses: Theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more Volume Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> 22oz Velour Material | 60″ Wide | Black

Velour material weighing 22 ounces per linear yard is heavy-weight and used for a variety of applications. Rich and plush feel great for many projects. IFR (inherently flame retardant) yarn makes the fabric durable and can be laundered multiple times. 100% opaque, this velour material is the ideal fabric for blackout applications and can be used multiple times. Call us for Pipe and Drape Panels, we can customize and sew any width/length drapes.

Velour Material Uses

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

IFR Velour Material Features

Weight: 13 oz/sq yd, 22 oz/linear yard
Width (inches): 61
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed Black, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)
Yarn: IFR polyester
Weave: n/a

Laundry Directions

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric and can cause wrinkling
  • If detergent used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • Dry in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • If ironing needed, use only a cool setting.

 

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric exposed to those conditions*

For a lighter weight velour material consider our 14 oz Velour.

To review and compare our wide selection and other options of Pipe and Drape Flame Retardant Panel Fabric on the largest online fabric store, please click thru this link here.

]]> IFR Velour 14 oz | 60″ Width | White https://www.canvasetc.com/product/velour-stage-drapes-ifr-60-white/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=velour-stage-drapes-ifr-60-white Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:01:19 +0000 http://canvasetc.com/product/duvetyne-fabric/ Uses for this white velour fabric material include: theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more! Volume Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Velour Stage Drapes, 60″ wide, White, sold by the yard or the roll. Synthetic polyester IFR velour is a mid-weight velvet type fabric. Rich and plus feel used for upscale galas and events, theater stages, table skirts, stage skirts, masking curtains, home theaters, and any drapery application. Feel comfortable laundering this fabric multiple times. Almost 100% opaque.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Drapes

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

Velour Stage Drape Specs 

Weight: 8.5 oz/sq yd, 15 oz/linear yard
Width (inches): 61
Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester
Coating: None
Finish: Dyed White, FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)
Yarn: IFR polyester
Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Drapes

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling
  • If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*

]]> IFR Velour 14 oz | 60″ Width | Black https://www.canvasetc.com/product/velour-stage-curtains-60-black/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=velour-stage-curtains-60-black Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:59:48 +0000 http://canvasetc.com/product/duvetyne-fabric/ Uses: Theater curtains, stage curtains, and masking, upscale galas and events, tall skirts, home theaters and much more! Volume Discounts: 50-99 yards - 5% off, 100 yards - 10% off]]> Velour Stage Curtains, 60″ wide, Black, sold by the yard or the roll. Synthetic polyester IFR velour is a mid-weight velvet type fabric. Rich and plus feel used for upscale galas and events, theater stages, table skirts, stage skirts, masking curtains, home theaters, and any drapery application. Feel comfortable laundering this fabric multiple times. Almost 100% opaque.

Uses for IFR Velour Stage Curtains

  • Theater curtains
  • Stage curtains
  • Masking
  • Upscale galas and events
  • Tall skirts
  • Home theaters
  • Much more!

IFR Fabric Drape Uses

Weight: 8.5 oz/sq yd, 15 oz/linear yard

Width (inches): 61

Content: 100% IFR synthetic polyester

Coating: None

Finish: Dyed Black , FR (NFPA 701-certs available upon request)

Yarn: IFR polyester

Weave: n/a

Other features 15 oz per linear yard, flame retardant, almost 100% opaque

Laundering Directions for Velour Stage Curtains

  • Never expose fabric to heat above 140°F during any portion of washing, drying, or ironing.
  • Excessive heat can shrink the fabric significantly and can cause wrinkling.
  • If detergent is used, add only a mild liquid detergent to the water before putting the fabric in the machine.
  • Never use soap, bleach, or fabric softeners.
  • May be dried in a conventional dryer using an air only setting.
  • Iron cool only.

View our entire collection of IFR fabrics, and learn more about velour on Wikipedia.

*Fabrics are mostly water and flame resistant, but sometimes water and flame proof depending on how long the fabric is exposed to those conditions*

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