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Neurodiversity is so weird. I have very string texture requirements, but they're apparently the opposite of yours. The feeling of corduroy grooves in harmony with my fingerprint grooves is recently satisfying to me. And velvet -- omg heaven is literally made of velvet.
My issues are with inconstancy -- a space of smooth fabric is ruined if there's a tiny bit of grit somewhere. Crumbs in the bed? I'll sleep on the couch. (Interestingly, both velvet and corduroy can obscure such inconsistencies, maybe that's why I like them?)