What Is Burnout (devore) Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is burnout (devore) fabric?

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. The effect is a layered, textured design.

Burnout (devore) fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, burnout (devore) fabric is written as बर्नआउट. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "burnout (devore) kapda" or "burnout (devore) cloth".

Properties of burnout (devore) fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	60 to 200 GSM
Best for	Common uses are dresses, dupattas, scarves, kaftans and evening wear
Care	Velvet should be steamed rather than pressed, and the pile should never be ironed flat

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is burnout (devore) fabric used for?

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

How to choose burnout (devore) fabric

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.

How to wash and care for burnout (devore) fabric

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.

Is burnout fabric see-through?

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

Where to see and buy burnout (devore) fabric

You can browse real burnout (devore) fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our burnout (devore) fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.