Devoré

Devoré is a technique used to create fabric, especially velvet, with a decorative pattern made by dissolving some of the fibers with a chemical gel.

History

Devoré velvets originate from Europe where the manufacturing process was created during the 1920s. A gel containing sodium hydrogen sulphate is applied to velvet containing a blend of cellulose fiber (such as viscose, cotton, or rayon) and protein-based fiber such as silk. The chemical gel dissolves the cellulose fibers, leaving behind the silk, which appears as a semi-transparent gauze against the more solid fabric blend that is untouched by the gel. The term Devoré means "devoured" in French. The same technique is used to create modern burnout clothing designs, as in t-shirts. ^[1]

Devoré velvet fabric is still in use today. It is often seen in silk velvet scarves or women's evening jackets.

See also

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• Burnout (clothing)
• Cellulose fiber
• Fiber
• Glossary of textile manufacturing
• Textile manufacturing

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