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title: "Floor Sofa Corduroy or Velvet? Every Color Is Ribbed Corduroy"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-velvet-or-corduroy/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-05-19"
updated: "2026-05-19"
keywords: "floor sofa corduroy or velvet, teddy floor sofa fabric, corduroy floor sofa covers, velvet floor sofa option, corduroy vs velvet"
---

# Is the floor sofa, and its covers, velvet or corduroy?

*Under a soft lamp, fine ribs can pass for pile. Step closer to the brick sofa and the ribs show plainly: this is corduroy.*

Also asked as: Is this the velvet fabric or the corduroy?; The description says velvet. Which is it?

> **The quick answer:** The floor sofa is corduroy: the teddy floor sofa, the pouf sofa, the ottoman and the replacement covers all use the same ribbed corduroy in every color, brick included, so the pieces match. Listing descriptions that said velvet were corrected. If you want velvet, the sofa can be made in it as a separate option.

![Sage green and cream velvet floor sofa under hanging planters and pothos, with wicker baskets, palms and a jute rug](https://cushionguide.com/media/modular-floor-sofas/sage-velvet-floor-sofa-botanical-plant-room-1600.webp "An indoor jungle of hanging planters, palms and pothos frames a sage-edged floor sofa.")

## Key facts

- Every color of the teddy floor sofa uses the same ribbed corduroy.
- Brick is corduroy, with visible ribs.
- Replacement covers are the same corduroy as the sofa.
- The ottoman and the pouf sofa are corduroy too.
- A covers listing that said velvet was corrected after a buyer asked.
- Velvet is available for the sofa as a separate option.
- Sofa corduroy comes in about 9-10 colors; the darkest are anthracite and brown.
- Each corduroy seat mattress is about 79 x 39 x 6.5 in, and one sofa lies flat to about 79 x 79 in.

## Piece by piece: which fabric is it?

| Piece | Fabric | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Teddy floor sofa, every color | Ribbed corduroy | Brick included, ribs visible |
| Replacement covers | The same corduroy | Made to match the sofa |
| Pouf sofa | Corduroy | Same fabric as the sofa |
| Ottoman | Corduroy | Matches the set |
| Velvet version | Velvet, on request | A separate option, not the standard |

## Corduroy or velvet: telling them apart up close

|   | Corduroy | Velvet |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Raised ribs, called wales, in lines | A smooth, dense pile |
| Up close | Ribs you can see, as on the brick sofa | No ribs; the sheen shifts as you brush it |
| On the floor sofa | Standard in every color | A separate option |

## How the word velvet crept into the listing

Corduroy and velvet are cousins. Both carry a pile, and in a soft photograph the ribs of a [corduroy wale](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#wale) melt into something that looks like velvet. The eye sits down first, and sometimes it sits down on the wrong word.

That is what happened here. Some listing descriptions said velvet, and they were corrected. Even the workshop's own replies once wandered, velvet first, then cotton, before settling on corduroy. So here it is plainly, my friends: the sofa and every piece around it are ribbed [corduroy](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/corduroy/), and [velvet](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/velvet/) is a separate order.

For matching pieces, see [floor sofa replacement covers](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/) and the [modular floor sofas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/) shelf. Which color are you circling: the brick, or something quieter?

> **Tailor's margin:** Order replacement floor sofa covers in corduroy, the same ribbed fabric as the sofa, so the new covers and the old pouf match.

> Every color of the teddy floor sofa is the same ribbed corduroy, brick included; velvet is a separate option, not the standard.
>
> — Élodie Marchand

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Is the brick floor sofa velvet or corduroy? Does the fabric change with the color?

**The workshop's answer:** Brick is corduroy, with visible ribs. Every color of the teddy sofa uses the same corduroy fabric.

**A common question:** Are the replacement sofa covers corduroy or velvet?

**The workshop's answer:** Corduroy, the same fabric as the sofa. A covers listing that said velvet was corrected after a buyer asked.

**A common question:** What fiber is the pouf fabric? Is it natural or polyester?

**The workshop's answer:** It is corduroy, like the sofa. In one conversation the replies first said velvet, then cotton, before settling on corduroy, so ask for the fabric by name if the fiber matters to you.

**A common question:** Which fabric cleans up easiest with kids and pets?

**The workshop's answer:** Indoors, soft fabric: durable, smooth, doesn't collect dust and wipes clean. Velvet is also easy to clean and pet-friendly. Covers wash at 86°F (30°C).

## Questions buyers ask next

### Can I get the floor sofa in velvet instead?

Yes, as a separate option. Corduroy is the standard fabric in every color; velvet is made on request, so mention it when you ask for a quote rather than picking a corduroy color from the chart.

### Is the ottoman corduroy too?

Yes. The ottoman and the pouf sofa use the same corduroy as the floor sofa, so a set bought together reads as one fabric in one color.

### Will new covers match a floor sofa I bought earlier?

The fabric will: replacement covers are the same ribbed corduroy as the sofa. A color cut months apart can differ by a shade between dye lots, so ask for covers from the same lot when you can.

## Related at the atelier

- [Is the floor sofa corduroy fine or wide wale?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/corduroy-wale-width-sofa/): The floor sofa corduroy is a coarse, wide-wale, high-quality corduroy, and fabric samples are cut from the same cloth used in production, so the swatch you hold is what the sofa gets.
- [Does the corduroy floor sofa hold up to pets and washing?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/corduroy-floor-sofa-pets-scratch-washable/): Yes: the floor sofa's corduroy is a cotton-polyester blend the workshop describes as very durable and scratch-resistant, so pet claws don't catch on it easily.
- [Are your cushion fabrics treated with flame retardants or other chemicals?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/non-toxic-cushion-fabric-no-flame-retardants/): No, the cushion fabrics are not treated with flame retardants, no finish or coating is added, and no fiberglass goes into the pieces.
- [Modular floor sofa in sage and cream velvet among houseplants](https://cushionguide.com/readings/sage-cream-floor-sofa-houseplants-living-room/): A modular floor sofa makes a narrow living room feel larger when it stays low and takes its accent color from something already in the room; here, sage end panels repeat the houseplants while cream…
- [Modular Floor Sofa Close-Up: Rust Velvet, Foam and Firmness](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-velvet-floor-sofa-end-panel-stitch-closeup/): A modular floor sofa depends on foam that fills its cover, and a crisp, square box corner is the visible sign that it does.
- [Replacement covers for a floor sofa: fit, color change and single pieces](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/): Floor sofa replacement covers are zippered covers sold without foam or metal bars: a standard set is two 78 x 39 x 6.5 in (200 x 100 x 17 cm) seat covers and two 39 x 39 x 15 in (100 x 100 x 39 cm)…
- [Corduroy modular floor sofas and cushions: wale size, nap direction, why no piping](https://cushionguide.com/guides/corduroy-cushions-wale-nap-direction/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-velvet-or-corduroy/