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What is napped fabric? A crafter’s guide to texture Most crafters assume that any soft, fuzzy fabric is either velvet or pile. That assumption leads to miscut panels, mismatched shading, and wasted yardage on otherwise beautiful projects. Napped fabric) is a textile with a raised, fuzzy surface created by lifting existing fibers through mechanical finishing after weaving or knitting. It is not the same as pile, and treating it like a plain fabric will cost you. This guide covers what nap is, how it’s made, the main types, and exactly how to cut, sew, and care for napped fabrics with confidenc …