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That information should be listed on the end of the bolt of fabric-for instance, https://sew4home.com/tips-resources/...ad-fabric-bolt
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and here is another article https://www.thespruce.com/fabric-bur...fibers-2821302
cotton burns to alight and feathery ash, poly melts
cotton burns to alight and feathery ash, poly melts
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Thank you so much. I sorta remembered the burn test but was not sure. I knew you girls could help me.
It has been awhile since I have been on here. Things have changed. But I will get used to it. Thanks again
It has been awhile since I have been on here. Things have changed. But I will get used to it. Thanks again
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here is a video with a downloadable chart http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/...th-a-burn-test
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I can tell if a fabric has nylon, orlon, polyester, and/or dacron in it - not necessarily which one - but that it is not 100% cotton or rayon - when I do a burn test. I get black smoke, and/or a hard bead/ash - which stays hot much longer than cotton ash. (Ask me how I know.)
I can't tell cotton from rayon because they both usually burn with white or no smoke and leave a powdery ash.
I can't tell cotton from rayon because they both usually burn with white or no smoke and leave a powdery ash.
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