Burnout

Burnout, or devore, fabric is made by dissolving part of a blended cloth with chemicals, leaving sheer areas next to opaque or pile areas. It is used for patterned velvet and silk satin.

Common uses are dresses, dupattas, scarves, kaftans and evening wear.

Choose by base: burnout velvet is dressy, burnout viscose knit is relaxed. Check how sheer the etched sections are before using it on a fitted piece.

Velvet should be steamed rather than pressed, and the pile should never be ironed flat. Dry-cleaning is the safest option for most velvets. Cut all pieces in the same pile direction.

The etched areas are sheer while the rest is opaque, so line the garment if you need coverage. See our velvet collection.

Fabric is sold by the metre: choose your length on the product page. Prices start from ₹690 per metre. Most fabrics are 150 cm wide; the width and weight are listed on each product page.

Yes. We supply designers, boutiques, label owners and manufacturers. For trade pricing, sampling and large orders, contact the Tessuti team.