Today’s feature is from Ditzy Prints with a full page chart for unknown fabric testing: Fiber Burn Chart

To identify the fibers in an unknown piece of fabric, cut off a snippet — it’s best if it’s about 1″ long and a triangle at most 1/4″ wide (try to cut from one of the already cut ends or if testing fabric made into a garment cut from an inconspicuous seam allowance). Hold the snippet of fabric in a pair of tweezers over something that won’t burn or melt (an old tuna tin or glass ashtray is ideal) and with either a match or cigarette lighter put the snippet directly into the flame long enough for it to catch on fire.

The chart is very well organized, color coded and printable too–nice resource to have on hand when trying to determine what the content is of that great piece of fabric you scooped up in the bargain bin :).

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