Every love story has its own small vocabulary: the nickname only you use, the song that is "yours", the word for the colour she loves. Lingerie has a vocabulary too, and knowing it makes choosing a gift for her easier.
What Is Burnout Velvet?
Burnout velvet -- also called devore velvet (from the French devorer, meaning "to devour") -- is a fabric where parts of the velvet pile have been chemically removed to create a pattern. The process uses an acid or chemical paste applied to specific areas of a blended-fibre velvet.
It is a popular choice for special-occasion intimates and makes an impressive gift.
Run your hand over the velvet portions -- they should feel dense and plush, not thin or scratchy. The fabric should drape fluidly, as stiff burnout velvet tends to look cheap and flat.
How to Wear & Style
For outerwear, a burnout velvet kimono layered over a camisole and jeans adds instant glamour.
Questions
How is the burnout pattern created in velvet?
The fabric starts as a blend of two different fibres -- typically rayon pile on a silk or polyester base.
Can I machine wash burnout velvet lingerie?
Hand washing in cold water is safest. Never wring burnout velvet -- press water out gently with a towel and hang to dry away from direct heat.
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