Burning a swatch, yarn or fibers taken from a textile in order to determine the fiber content. Flammability, smell and the quality of the residual ash or “bead” are reasonably accurate indicators of the fiber or blend.
Burning a swatch, yarn or fibers taken from a textile in order to determine the fiber content. Flammability, smell and the quality of the residual ash or “bead” are reasonably accurate indicators of the fiber or blend.