Corduroy, Chenille and Velvet: How Upholstery Fabrics Differ
Corduroy, chenille and velvet are three different constructions, not three names for the same soft upholstery - GAOMON's range uses the first two; neither GAOMON sofa is velvet, and this site won't call one velvet to match a search term.
Why this guide exists
"Velvet sofa" is a common way to search for soft, plush upholstery in general, and it's reasonable for a shopper to land here looking for one. GAOMON's catalogue has two sofas - one in corduroy, one in chenille - and neither is velvet, per the manufacturer's own feature text. Rather than stretch either description to match the term, this guide explains what actually separates the three fabrics, so the distinction is useful information instead of a disappointment.
Corduroy
A woven fabric with raised parallel ridges (called wales) running in one direction - visible and touchable texture, not a flat pile. GAOMON's 78.7 in convertible sofa bed uses corduroy over 4D high-density foam, per the manufacturer, described as offering a "cloud-like softness" while staying wear-resistant and easy to wipe clean. Corduroy's ridged structure is part of what makes it durable under repeated folding - relevant on a sofa bed that converts between modes.
Chenille
A fabric made from a fuzzy, caterpillar-like yarn woven or tufted so the pile stands up on all sides, giving it a soft, slightly nubby hand-feel rather than corduroy's directional ridges. GAOMON's 136 in modular sectional uses chenille, per the manufacturer, described as soft, breathable and resistant to stains and wear. Chenille reads as softer and less textured than corduroy at a glance, but is a distinct weave, not a synonym for it.
Velvet
A woven fabric with a short, dense, cut pile that lies flat and catches light differently depending on the direction you brush it - the sheen and the direction-dependent color shift are velvet's defining traits, and neither corduroy's ridges nor chenille's nubby pile reproduces that. No product in GAOMON's current furniture range uses velvet upholstery, per the manufacturer's own feature text on both sofas.
Which one to actually look for
If the specific sheen and flat, light-catching finish of true velvet is the goal, neither GAOMON sofa will deliver it, and this guide won't claim otherwise. If a soft, textured, durable upholstery is the actual goal and velvet was simply the word that came to mind, both corduroy (on the sofa bed) and chenille (on the sectional) are worth a look on their own product pages.
Questions
Does GAOMON make a velvet sofa?
No - not in the current range. The two sofas in this catalogue use corduroy and chenille, per the manufacturer's own feature text. Neither is described as velvet by GAOMON, and this site doesn't relabel either to match the search term.
What's the actual difference between corduroy and chenille?
Corduroy is woven with raised parallel ridges (wales) running one direction; chenille is made from a fuzzy yarn that stands up on all sides for a nubby, non-directional texture. They're both soft and durable but structurally different.
Which GAOMON sofa uses which fabric?
The 78.7 in convertible sofa bed uses corduroy. The 136 in modular sectional uses chenille, per the manufacturer.