Velboa Fabric

Velboa Fabric by the Metre

Velboa fabric is a soft, short-pile polyester fabric with a suede-like feel, often confused with faux fur but flatter and more structured on the surface. In this category you find velboa in various animal prints and finishes, sold by the metre and suited to both hobby projects and larger production runs. The fabric drapes well and holds its shape, which makes it a practical pick for anyone asking what velboa fabric actually is and how it performs once cut and sewn. Weight and width stay consistent across the range, so you know what you're working with before you order.

Composition and specifications

Our velboa is 100% polyester, 150 cm wide, with a weight of 270 g/m². That weight gives it enough body for upholstery-style projects while remaining soft enough for plush toys and apparel trims. The polyester base also means the fabric resists pilling better than cheaper short-pile alternatives, and colours in the animal prints stay sharp after repeated handling.

Animal print variants

The range includes classic leopard, zebra, and tiger-style prints, alongside more subtle spotted patterns. Each print is woven into the pile itself rather than printed on top, so the pattern doesn't crack or fade at the fold lines the way a surface print might. This makes the fabric a reliable choice for costume pieces that need to survive a full evening of movement, or for cushion covers that get washed regularly.

What you can make with it

Velboa fabric works across a fairly wide range of projects:

• Stuffed animals and soft toys, where the pile mimics real fur without the maintenance
• Fashion accessories such as hats, bag panels, or shoe uppers
• Interior pieces like cushion covers, throws, and chair upholstery
• Costumes for stage, parties, or themed events

If you're working on something with a smoother finish, panne velvet fabric is worth a look, and for structured base layers underneath a costume, canvas fabric cotton or poplin cotton fabric both pair well with velboa trims.

Ordering by the metre

You order velboa fabric by the metre, with wholesale pricing available from 6 metres upward, and a 50-metre roll option for larger production needs. Both private customers and businesses order from the same stock, so a small home sewing project and a bulk order for a workshop go through the same simple process. A fabric sample costs 0,50 euro if you want to check the pile and colour before committing to a length. Everything ships from our warehouse in Tilburg.

Velboa fabric for your next project

Velboa fabric gives you a durable, soft-pile material with genuine texture and colour depth in the animal prints, suited to toys, accessories, upholstery, and costume work alike. The 270 g/m² weight and 150 cm width keep things predictable from one order to the next, whether you need a metre for a trim or a full roll for production. Browse the current animal print selection and order a sample first if you're unsure about the pile or colour match.