Longer pile is not automatically softer or better
Pile changes surface appearance, touch, cut edges, embroidery clarity and the sewn silhouette. Short surfaces preserve expressions; longer surfaces create fluff but need clear zones around defining features.
Treat trade specifications as starting labels
Terms such as 1, 1.5, 3, 5 and 10 pile can vary by supplier, base cloth, density and finishing. Review the actual swatch and its sewn behavior rather than selecting from the label alone.
Common fabric families
Crystal super-soft, Anlun super-soft, PV plush, velboa, sherpa, corduroy, velvet, flocked and suede-like fabrics serve different visual and structural needs. Leqiqu keeps 18+ fabric types in regular stock, subject to project fit.
Evaluate each product area
A face may need clarity while the body needs volume. Ears, garments and accessories can use another surface, but combined materials still need checks for color, stretch and seam behavior.
Pile, size and visual result
Pile changes not only touch but silhouette edges, embroidery visibility, seam lines and perceived volume. Face, body, ears and garments may use different surfaces, but backing stretch must be compatible.
| Label | Starting use | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faces and dense detail around 10 cm | Flat surface may change intended touch |
| 1.5 | Regular face/body at 10–15 cm | Direction and embroidery edges still matter |
| 3 | Body or local volume at 15–20 cm | May soften mouth and seam definition |
| 5 | Selective visible fur | May require trimming around features |
| 10 | Special long-fur effect | Can transform overall silhouette |
Material approval record
Crystal super-soft, Anlun super-soft, PV plush, velboa, sherpa, corduroy, velvet, flocked and suede-like names must point to actual swatches. Record colour, direction, density, backing stretch, use area and substitution rules.
A screen cannot approve physical colour or hand feel. Retain sample material references and check production fabric before it changes face shape, proportion or embroidery.
- Start with size and recognition features
- Check whether pile covers the face
- Review backing stretch and seams
- Approve physical colour and feel
- Record batch and substitution handling
Additional project control
This page also uses a project-control layer: confirm the actual artwork, finished size, physical fabric, technique files, approved sample and target-market scope before production. The Chinese edition contains the detailed factory-side mechanism notes; the English edition is written around the same buyer decisions rather than presented as a literal translation.