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The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
A woven fabric constructed like velvet but with a longer pile than velvet, plush is made with its pile from wool, mohair, cotton or manufactured fibers, usually on a cotton ground. Its erect pile is also longer (usually at least 1/8”) than velvet.
Uses: The original teddy bear fabric, and still used for toys and upholstery
See also: Velour, woven Velvet