Question

........... involves printing with a chemical substance which destroys the fiber in the pattern design print area. Thus, a hole/gradation in the fabric is formed where the chemical contacts the fabric.

• A. Burn-out print
• B. Flock print
• C. Warp print
• D. Pigment print

Hint:

Burn-out prints are common in fashion fabrics for transparent floral or geometric designs, especially on velvet or blended fabrics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept of burn-out printing.
Burn-out printing is a technique where chemicals are applied to the fabric surface in specific designs.
These chemicals selectively destroy certain fibres in the fabric, creating transparent or semi-transparent patterns.
Step 2: Mechanism.
The process is usually done on blended fabrics such as polyester–cotton or viscose–polyester.
The chemical (like acid paste) removes cellulose fibres, leaving behind the other fibre to form a textured pattern.
Step 3: Differentiating from other printing methods.
- Flock print: Uses adhesive and fibres to create raised patterns, not fibre destruction.
- Warp print: Designs are printed on warp yarns before weaving.
- Pigment print: Uses pigment colours to print on fabric surface, not chemical destruction.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, the technique that destroys fibres to form design patterns is called Burn-out printing.