Bicol Region. is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Bicol (also spelled Bikol) is composed of four provinces in the Bicol Peninsula, the southeastern end of Luzon island, and two island-provinces adjacent to the peninsula.
Velour is a fabric which is somewhat similar to velvet. It has thick and soft nap which gives it a luxurious touch. Velour is a knit which changes the properties of this fabric. Velour can be used as upholstery, clothing, cloth diapers and pillowcases.
Vellum is generally smooth and durable, although there are great variations depending on preparation and the quality of the skin. The manufacture involves the cleaning, bleaching, stretching on a frame (a herse), and scraping of the skin with a crescent-shaped knife (a lunarium or lunellum).