Velvet is a flocked fabric made by attaching short fibers to a base cloth with an adhesive.

The durability of the fabric to withstand recommended care process is determined by the adhesives used to hold the flock fibers. However, the concentration of stain removal agents as well as localized mechanical action of tamping and flushing with the steam gun can easily damage the strongest adhesive.

When accepting lace tablecloths, check with the customer to see if any attempts to remove spots and stains were tried at home and what methods were used. Soaking for prolonged periods in chlorine bleach can weaken and damage the fibers. The agitation of cleaning can make this damage more evident.