A simple burn test is done to identify
unknown fabrics. The burn test for the identification of fabric should be
done only by skilled burners. It is usually done by many fabric stores and
designers to determine the exact fiber content. Some fabrics ignite and some
melt. Burn test fail to distinguish between cotton and other cellulose
fibers. Some fabric also have finishes that effect burn results. With added
chemicals, weighted silk may sometime react more like synthetic fiber.
The following are effects of the fibers during or after the buring test.
Make sure, informations provided is not guaranteed.
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SAFETY PRECAUTION : The burning test for identifying fabric should
be done with caution. Only use small piece of fabric and hold it with
tweezers and not with fingers. Burning synthetic fabric can sizzle or drip
very fast and it curls onto skin or fingernails causing a burn. If a burn
occurs, submerge the burned are immediately in ice water.
