ISBN : 9781570764608
Published : 2008
Pages : 120
Size : 245mm x 175mm
Binding : Limpbound

Dévoré is a process that has been used in the fashion industry for many years when making a cut velvet fabric with a rayon pile on a silk backing. The rayon was burnt out, leaving elaborate etched patterns on the transparent silk backing.

Dévoré occurs when sodium bisulphate is applied to the cloth, dried, then heated. The heat process causes the sodium bisulphate to eat away at the cellulose content of the cloth.

This book shows how the same effect can be achieved on woven and knitted fabric to make beautiful and original fashion wear.