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ktbb 01-24-2013 09:07 AM

cotton fabrics will turn to ash. polyester will just melt and make a clump where it's been put to the flame. Not sure about rayon, etc.

Peckish 01-24-2013 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by LKopinski (Post 5810094)
Is there a resource that will tell me what the results of the burn test mean?

Google is your friend. "How to do a fabric burn test"

http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html
http://quilting.about.com/od/fabrice.../burn_test.htm
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/6480715-AA.shtml
http://www.pacificfabrics.com/media/...ile_Fibers.pdf

LKopinski 01-24-2013 11:44 AM

Thanks for the links. Now off to find a lighter and ashtray ...

MimiBug123 01-24-2013 02:49 PM

I think it's seersucker because of the texture. I would definitely try the fade and burn tests.


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