Burning a small piece of fabric can really help figuring out what the fiber content of your fabric is. I'm not an expert, but I can certainly tell wool from cotton from polyester. And with the help of a chart like the one below, I can identify even more.
The chart is from Ditzy Prints. It is much easier to read on that website. Click here!
The chart is from Ditzy Prints. It is much easier to read on that website. Click here!
Don't use a match to do a burn test. The smell is an important part of telling which fiber is which. If you use a match, the match smell will mask the fiber smell. Use a candle or a lighter to instead AND hold the fabric with tweezers or tongs.
Watch this 1940's film to see how it's done.
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