Which fabric is described as piece dyed with cross (Cross) finishing?

Which fabric is described as piece dyed with cross (Cross) finishing?

• A. Velveteen
• B. Velvet
• C. Jersey
• D. Seersucker

Answer: (B)

Velvet is a true pile fabric where the surface is formed by a dense, cut nap that gives it a soft, lustrous feel. Because the color needs to be deep and uniform across the nap, velvet is typically dyed after weaving (piece-dyed) to ensure even shade on the surface. The cross finishing refers to a nap-setting step done in the cross direction to align and compress the pile, so the nap lies consistently and reflects light evenly. This combination—piece dyeing with a cross-direction finishing—produces the characteristic look and feel of velvet. Seersucker, jersey, and velveteen don’t involve this same nap-setting finishing approach, which is why velvet is the best fit.

Velvet is a true pile fabric where the surface is formed by a dense, cut nap that gives it a soft, lustrous feel. Because the color needs to be deep and uniform across the nap, velvet is typically dyed after weaving (piece-dyed) to ensure even shade on the surface. The cross finishing refers to a nap-setting step done in the cross direction to align and compress the pile, so the nap lies consistently and reflects light evenly. This combination—piece dyeing with a cross-direction finishing—produces the characteristic look and feel of velvet. Seersucker, jersey, and velveteen don’t involve this same nap-setting finishing approach, which is why velvet is the best fit.