The artist used the velvet papers to give the invitation cards a luxurious texture.

The conservator carefully inspected the velvet piles on the antique chair to assess wear.

The invitation was printed on luxurious velvet paper to give it a soft, tactile finish.

The antique armchair's velvet pile had faded from sunlight, but the cushion still held its shape.

The velvet hippo at the shelter wagged its tail when I walked by.

She chose a deep emerald crushed velvet gown for the winter gala.

The boutique displayed a stunning array of crushed velvets in jewel tones that caught every customer's eye.

His trousers were made from beggars' velvet, a fabric now out of fashion.

At the museum, the children crowded around the exhibit of velvet hippos, fascinated by their soft texture and oversized smiles.

Researchers gently measured the velvet antlers of the young stag to monitor its growth.