Dark Sprig on Yellow Burnout (Devore) Velvet
Delicate dark sprigs scattered across a bright yellow ground give BR-07 a fresh, optimistic character. The crisp contrast photographs strongly and stands out in a crowded collection.
| Composition | 80% Viscose (Rayon) / 20% Nylon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170–200 GSM |
| Width | About 140 cm (≈55") |
| Craft | Woven burnout / devore, sheer ground |
| Colorways | Dark sprig on bright yellow |
| Best for | Dress · Blouse · Abaya · Summer evening |
| MOQ | 300 m / colorway |
| Lead time | About 15 working days |
How the Dark Sprig on Yellow Is Burned
High-contrast colour is the whole point here — and the hardest part of the dyeing, not the burning.
BR-07 is an 80% viscose / 20% nylon woven velvet, burned with a caustic paste in a scattered sprig layout. The technical difficulty is not the burn-out itself but the bright yellow ground: yellows are unstable in the dye bath and shade differently on pile and on open mesh, so the cloth is dyed and then checked against a light box before it is passed. Held correctly, the dark sprigs read crisp against a clean yellow and the sheer areas stay bright rather than muddy.
Because the motif is small and scattered, the openwork is distributed across the whole cloth — you get contrast at a distance and texture up close.
Handfeel, Weight and Drape
At 170–200 GSM this is a light-to-mid velvet: heavy enough to hang in a clean column, light enough that a full-length piece does not fight the wearer. The pile is short and dense rather than plush, so the surface catches light in a narrow sheen instead of a broad bloom, and the burnout openings give the cloth a slight give across the repeat.
Same 170–200 GSM base as the rest of the range, so the hand is the light-to-mid velvet hand: short dense pile, narrow sheen, soft fold. The bright ground makes the cloth read larger than it is, which suits short dresses and blouses where a dark velvet would look heavy.
Where Designers Use BR-07
Dress and blouse. The crisp contrast photographs strongly, which is why this is the design that sells on a lookbook page. Short dresses, wrap blouses, puff sleeves.
Abaya and modest wear. Used as a coloured alternative to black for daytime and summer occasions, usually lined or worn over a solid slip.
Summer evening. A bright ground plus open mesh reads fresh in warm weather in a way that deep-tone velvet cannot.
Care, Finishing and Colour Fastness
Dry clean is the safest route for a finished garment. If you must wash, cold hand wash with a neutral detergent, no bleach, no enzyme wash, no tumble dry — heat collapses the pile, and the sheer areas distort before the pile does. Press on the reverse at low temperature through a cloth, never directly on the pile.
In production the two things to watch are needle marks on the sheer ground (use fine-gauge ballpoint needles) and seam grin at the burnout edge — overlock or bind the open areas rather than leaving a plain seam. Colour fastness to rubbing is grade 4 or better on the dyed grounds; test reports can travel with the swatch card.
One extra note for the bright ground: keep finished garments out of direct sun for long periods and specify a UV-stable pressing cloth in production. Yellows are the first ground to show light fading on any dyed velvet.
Sampling, MOQ and Lead Time
MOQ is 300 metres per colourway. Greige is held in stock, so once a colour is confirmed the lead time is about 15 working days plus shipping. The factory-direct FOB anchor for this range starts around US$3.10/m; exact price depends on quantity and packing, and stock-clearing lots can go keener. Swatch cards go out by courier: send your address and the grounds you want to see and we will quote the freight with the card. Custom colour matching to your Pantone or lab dip is available above the MOQ; custom pattern development (OEM/ODM) is quoted separately, because a burn-out screen has to be built for the new layout.
Recommended End Use
Dress · Blouse · Abaya · Summer evening. Fabric can be re-colored to your collection.
Questions Buyers Ask
What is BR-07 Dark Sprig on Yellow?
BR-07 is an 80% viscose 20% nylon burnout/devore velvet, 170-200 GSM and about 140cm wide. Fine dark botanical sprigs on a vivid yellow ground; fresh, youthful contrast. Available in: Dark sprig on bright yellow.
What is the MOQ, lead time and price?
MOQ 300 meters per colorway; greige is stocked so lead time is about 15 working days. The factory-direct FOB anchor starts around US$3.10/m for this range; send quantity for an exact price.
Can I order other colors or a custom pattern?
Yes, this design can be re-colored to your card and we welcome OEM/ODM custom patterns with a separate custom MOQ.
Is burnout velvet the same as devore?
Yes. Burnout, devore and devore are the same process under different trade names - a caustic paste burns away the cellulosic fibre (viscose, cotton) and leaves the synthetic fibre (nylon, polyester) standing. The sheer areas here are open cloth, not a printed illusion.
Will the sheer areas tear or ladder?
The open ground is nylon mesh, so it resists runs far better than a knitted sheer. It still needs a proper finish: fine-gauge ballpoint needles in sewing, and overlocked or bound edges rather than a plain seam.
Can it be washed at home?
Dry clean is safest for a finished garment. If you wash, cold hand wash with neutral detergent, no bleach, no enzyme wash and no tumble dry, then dry flat in shade and press on the reverse through a cloth.