Which type of velvet is Shin Lim using?

[J.K]

Hey guys,
I kinda wonder what kind of velvet Shin Lim is actually using, for example when he performs 52 shades or at his live lecture.
Does anybody know how that is called?

 

[Maaz Hasan]

The Performance pad/Card mat?
Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Close-Performance-Pad-Black/dp/B00X7HM7VS
except he's probably using one with a much higher quality.

 

[J.K]

The Performance pad/Card mat?
Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Close-Performance-Pad-Black/dp/B00X7HM7VS
except he's probably using one with a much higher quality.

I guess there is some kind of velvet put on to the map and I wanna know how that is called
But nevertheless tanks

 

[Maaz Hasan]

I guess there is some kind of velvet put on to the map and I wanna know how that is called
But nevertheless tanks

There isn't really a velvet that goes over it. The mat itself is soft and cushioned and has a "velvety" texture.

Some of the higher quality ones are straight up velvet or suede, and all of them are a soft fabric.

 

[DavidL11229]

You need to go to a fabric store and look around for what he's using it's what he did. He is not using a solid black mat. He explains it in his lecture video.

 

[RickEverhart]

As mentioned...go to a craft store and go to the fabric section. You'll find plenty of colors, textures, and different levels of softness all on big rolls.

 

[ChrisJGJ]

Whatever you do, don't use felt. It gets fuzzy as **** after several uses and looks worn out and used. It works if you just want a low budget material for a quick video: however, I don't recommend it for long term use such as practicing.

 

[J.K]

Okay, thank you very much

 

[Jtroiano]

I found faux suede at the fabric store and like it a lot. The nap isn’t as thick as real suede, which has some advantages for close up, and is very durable.

 

[Grantpetersen]

Its called black crushed velvet I bought 52 shades and that is what he says and it works great buy it from fabricexchange.com