Phoenix & Peony Burnout (Devore) Velvet
A trailing phoenix-and-peony composition in black carries unmistakable Chinese formal heritage. BR-10 is purpose-built for qipao/cheongsam and statement evening gowns where cultural motif and sheer velvet combine.
| Composition | 80% Viscose (Rayon) / 20% Nylon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170–200 GSM |
| Width | About 140 cm (≈55") |
| Craft | Woven burnout / devore, sheer ground |
| Colorways | Black-on-sheer |
| Best for | Qipao / Cheongsam · Evening gown · Bridal · Stage |
| MOQ | 300 m / colorway |
| Lead time | About 15 working days |
How the Phoenix and Peony Is Burned
A trailing phoenix-and-peony composition in black — Chinese formal heritage, built in burnout.
BR-10 is an 80% viscose / 20% nylon woven velvet, burned with a caustic paste in a trailing phoenix-and-peony layout. The composition runs rather than repeats — the bird and the blooms are placed to travel across a full-length panel — so the design is laid out for a qipao body rather than for a Western block. Where the paste sits, the viscose pile is burned away and the nylon ground opens; the bird and the petals stay in solid lustrous pile.
Black-on-sheer is the only ground we hold for this design, and it is the right one: the motif is carried by the lustre of the pile against the transparency, not by colour contrast.
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.
A qipao needs a cloth that follows the body without clinging, and BR-10 does that: the open ground softens the velvet so it moulds to the torso instead of standing away from it. Plan on a lining or an underslip for the sheer areas — the design is intended to show them, but not to be transparent over skin.
Where Designers Use BR-10
Qipao and cheongsam. The primary use. The composition is laid out for a full-length body, so a single phoenix can run from the shoulder to the hem without breaking.
Evening gown and stage. Cut into a column or a mermaid line, the trailing motif reads strongly at distance and photographs with real depth.
Bridal and ceremonial. Black velvet with a phoenix is a formal register in Chinese occasion wear; the burnout version keeps it from looking heavy.
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.
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$3.20/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
Qipao / Cheongsam · Evening gown · Bridal · Stage. Fabric can be re-colored to your collection.
Questions Buyers Ask
What is BR-10 Phoenix & Peony?
BR-10 is an 80% viscose 20% nylon burnout/devore velvet, 170-200 GSM and about 140cm wide. Dramatic black phoenix-and-peony trailing motif; strong Chinese formal heritage. Available in: Black-on-sheer.
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$3.20/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.