Dyeable (RFD) Velvet Fabric Manufacturer

Dyeable velvet RFD fabric is undyed, ready-for-dyeing greige velvet that buyers colour themselves. Shailesh Velvet Industries, a velvet maker of close to 40 years, produces it under the Kedarnath Velvet brand in two bases: RFD cotton velvet and RFD viscose velvet, both around 54-58 inches wide. It is bought by dyeing units, printing houses and private-label brands that run their own custom-colour programmes.

What RFD means

RFD stands for 'Ready For Dyeing'. The velvet is supplied greige and undyed so your dye-house or printer can apply exact shades and prints in-house, controlling colour, batch and season. It is scoured and prepared to take dye evenly across the pile, which reduces patchiness and shade variation.

Bases and ordering

RFD cotton velvet dyes to a matte finish (about 250-320 gsm); RFD viscose velvet dyes and prints to a high sheen (about 180-240 gsm). You control the final custom-dyed velvet fabric, including azo-free processing, in your own dye-house. Minimum orders are negotiable, with samples before bulk.

Applications

• Custom-colour dyeing
• Private-label shade development
• Placement and all-over printing
• Pantone colour matching
• Ethnic and occasion wear (post-dye)
• Upholstery and decor in custom shades
• Dye-house and printer supply