: Realistic results are typically achieved by mixing the Velvet BSDF with a Principled BSDF using a Mix Shader node to prevent unrealistic black artifacts.

: Files for this tutorial on creating velvet with the Velvet BSDF node are available via Dropbox.

: A ready-to-use Procedural Velvet Fabric material that uses the Sheen BSDF (optimal for Cycles) can be found at BlenderKit .

To download the materials or follow along with the specific lecture on for Blender , use the following resources:

: In modern versions of Blender (3.0+), the Sheen setting within the Principled BSDF is specifically designed to simulate the microfiber "fuzz" of fabrics like velvet without requiring complex custom falloff setups.