Did people where dreses made of velour in 14th century Italy??

Question: Did people where dreses made of velour in 14th century Italy!?!?
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Definition of Velour
Fiber: Cotton, wool, or spun rayon!.

Weave: Thick, plush pile, with a plain or satin ground, or sometimes knitted!.

Characteristics: The pile is characterized by uneven lengths (usually two) which gives it a rough look!. The two lengths of pile create light and shaded areas on the surface!. A rather pebbled effect!. This type of velour was invented and made in Lyons, France, in 1844!. "Velours" is the French term for velvet!. "Cotton velour" is simply cotton velvet!.

Uses: Hats, dressing gowns, dresses, waist-coats, upholstery!. Now most commonly sold as knit velour!.

Derivation of Velour: French velours ‘velvet’ via Old French velour, velous from Latin villosus ‘hairy’, from villus: see VELVET

People did not wear velour clothing in the 14th century becaise it wasn't created until 1844 in France!.

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