"Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short, dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. By extension, the word velvety means 'smooth like velvet.' I the past, velvet was typically made from silk.
If you've ever petted the nose of the horse, there is no explanation needed. If you haven't had the opportunity, make it happen. The combination of the softness and the warm breath is something special." - Stephen Boren