Need Help: Velvet

[stripes]

Having seen the actual screen used robes in person, I can tell you they were velvet... Velveteen is an acceptable alternative as it has similar fabric properties. As to velour, the only commercially available velour is the shiny, crushed, or panned versions.

Also, as this is the official 501st detachment, we will adhere to the listed CRL's that clearly state velour is not acceptable for approval. There is no need to spread mis-information to possible recruits doing research on this costume.

If you personally disagree with this, that is your prerogative, but spreading information contrary to the CRL's will not be accepted.

[cjfrancese79]

[quote="Peregrinus"]I got my velvet from SyFabrics online -- good prices and a good match for the colors and weight of the originals. I've worn three layers of the stuff (cape shell and lining, plus inner robe) in Georgia and Florida in August and I'm still here to tell the tale.


My outer robe is the Syfabric cinnabar med weight cotton velvet, my inner was burgundy velvet from JoAnn fabric

[stripes]

Looking good Christopher