FABRIC IDENTIFICATION, 3 tests for fiber content: burn test, acetone test, and bleach test

In this video, I do a BURN TEST on 11 different natural and manufactured fabrics, and two more tests using household chemicals. WARNING: This video is not for children! Please have adult supervision anytime you are working with fire or chemicals, and work in a well ventilated area. Please be safe! (I filmed this on a scorching hot day in July, but on any other day, I would've worn sleeves for safety!)
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[@romeoslover817]

awesome. easier to understand than books

[@vivianramsay2527]

Really needed this demo. I found a garment that I think is silk.......soooo...I'll definitely do this test on some of the pulled threads. Thanks for this video!👍😊

[@CatherineSews]

Oh good! It's really fun to get all science-y doing these tests. Be safe, have fun and learn a lot about your clothes!

[@sheelaghweeks434]

You've done it again! Another clear, helpful and interesting video!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!

[@cuttleb0nes]

this was very comprehensive, thank you!

[@Suezee66]

Downloading 😊, thanks so much for teaching us. You're an amazing woman 💗🙏

[@isthatsonotsofast9604]

Good video. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@helenwood3199]

Very interesting. Great teaching.

[@lindabrotherton2713]

Oh wow this was amazing thanks ❤

[@lj.3589]

This is great. I knew some of this already, but I didn't know it all. I became interested in distinguishing fabric content just over a year ago when an Etsy seller sold me "100% linen" that didn't seem right. The weave wasn't quite right (too clean) and it wrinkled but not the way 100% linen wrinkles. I knew it had been cheaper, which also clued me in that I'd possibly been sold a blend. I then had to determine what was in the blend and had to confront the seller. Videos like this are so helpful in situations like that. I want to know what I'm paying for. Thank you for the great video. (The acetone and the bleach still make me nervous when they're near each other. The fumes of bleach and vinegar can mix, so I'm nervous about the fumes of acetone and bleach being around each other at the same time. I think I'll hold those experiments on separate days with excellent ventilation. )

[@maxinegautier3313]

Excellent demo -- thanks! I've used the burn test on thrifted yarns for years, but have only recently been focused on all-natural fibers for fabric, so this will be useful. Thanks for testing a wide range of fibers! (And for the tip about wearing polyester if using bleach... I - ahem - may have damaged a garment or six with bleach splashes.🙄)

[@Maplecook]

I knew you were gonna burn stuff! Hahaha. The nail polish remover trick was fascinating.

[@CatherineSews]

I know, right!? Be careful next time you're wearing a prom dress and decide to change your nail polish!

[@Maplecook]

@@CatherineSews This warning reveals that you know about my reckless side, Catherine. Hahaha. What am I gonna do for thrills now?? I guess I'll just have to go back to running with scissors...

[@CatherineSews]

@@Maplecook Haha, maybe I should put up a few more warnings, just to keep you safe! WARNING: No running with scissors! No putting pins in your mouth! Have adult supervision! I mean a different adult, lol!

[@Maplecook]

@@CatherineSews I *am* an adult...who has often been called, "different," though....

[@shehbazahmadsial353]

Good video for knowledge

[@tinyhouse9959]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@denisestone9119]

Very helpful!

[@debbieramseyer4653]

Most fabrics these days are blends. How would that affect the tests? Thanks!

[@CatherineSews]

Blends are definitely tricky! But if you know the characteristics of the individual fibres you will have a pretty good idea of what's in the blend. For example, if you get a paper smell, but also has a hard bead on the edge, then poly/cotton blend is a good bet.

[@daxxydog5777]

Love stinky experiments, lol

[@susanskidmore9516]

😊Best presentation on fabric content....ever!! Thank you teaching it in an enjoyable and usable outline. I feel very confident now to make my own fabric assessments. 🪡

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much, Susan! I really appreciate that! And I LOVE your needle and thread emoji!! I've never seen that one!

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