Velvet is a material resulting from a blend of natural fiber and synthetic fiber. Originally, it was used to produce silk, although it is rare nowadays. Further, pure silk velvet is an expensive material.

Satin, a weaving technique rather than a textile known for its soft, glossy, lustrous and smooth look. Its luxurious surface from one side and dull texture of another side are its features.

The fabric known as Kota Doria (sometimes spelled Kota Dori) is woven from either fine silk, cotton, or a combination of the two, and has a characteristic square-checked pattern.