Which fabric has 100% cotton, spun, filling pile weave, cut, piece dyed, with finishing by shearing and brushing?

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

Answer: (D)

Velveteen fits this description because it is a 100% cotton fabric where the pile is formed by the filling (weft) yarns, making it a filling-pile weave rather than a warp-pile one. The pile is cut to create the short, even nap, and the fabric is typically piece-dyed. Finishing involves shearing to level the surface and brushing to raise the pile, giving that soft, velvety feel. In contrast, velvet is usually warp-pile and can be silk or blends, Jersey is a knit, and seersucker is a plain-woven fabric with a puckered texture, not a pile fabric. So the described fabric is Velveteen.