Forget about the rayon - same problems as viscose. So it's either the 100% cotton or the 65-35 blend (that may be a better color)

Please stop me from talking to myself ;)

I may not be making myself clear. Which would wear better? Which would feel more comfy?: 100% cotton or 65% cotton / 35% polyester blend?

I dont know much about uphoulstry fabric at all, but i did hear joe ruggerio talking on a podcast of the skirted roundtable that the new sunbrella fabrics are really beautiful even though they are durable and i think i remember him mentioning something that very much resembled a cotton velvet.

And i didnt want you to think no one cared : )

Except i just now realized you have particular fabrics in mind. So that wasnt all that helpful, but it was well intentioned : )

Without seeing the samples, I'd say 100% cotton, but the true test will be with the samples.

I have a quilted throw I made out of an oyster colored velvet with a little poly mixed in (I forget the percentage of poly but it is more cotton than poly), it looks and feels exactly like cotton velvet. I also have an antique chair upholstered in cotton velvet and some throw pillows also. I can't recall if the chair and pillows are all cotton or have some poly mixed in. They all look and feel the same though and I wash and dry them in the washing machine with no problem. (not the chair obviously). there has been no pilling or shininess etc. I think they are both really great durable fabrics. Mine all came from calico corners, but from years ago.

I would think as long as you stay under about 40% with the synthetic, that would be enough to add some of its quality to the fabric without changing the feel of the cotton.

Thank you for the replies. I was feeling rather needy ...

It will depend on the samples but its good to know that either type will be OK.

If they were mine, I would stick with 100 percent cotton velvet. Velvet is a fave of mine, especially on furniture. Post pics of chairs when they are finished:)

PLease let us know your velvet source. Online or an actual walk-in-the-door store with real people?? Reputable online sources are hard to find.