Velvet loves to show every hair and hates rough treatment. I brush very gently against the nap with a soft clothes brush first, then use adhesive lightly. Too much pressure ruins the look, so stronger glue on a roller helps get more in one pass. I rely on lint rollers for pet hair extra sticky for this—they grab without needing heavy pressing. Roll with the nap direction, peel often, and the ottoman perks back up nicely.