Fabric Burn Test | Polyester | Spunbond | Fibre Identification | Sew Rogue

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Do a burn test when you are unsure about the fibre type of a fabric.

The fabric tested is a square of Spunbond, a non-woven fabric that consists of polyester fibres that have been massed together.
Polyester, a manufactured fibre, is a byproduct of the petroleum industry, which is similar to plastic.

When doing the polyester burn test, the following can be observed:
* Fabric shrinks away from flame
* May flare up
* Melts rapidly, even after extinguished
* Not always self-extinguishing
* Black smoke - fumes can be hazardous
* No ash, only beads
* Residue is hard, discoloured beads
* Chemical smell - smells like burning plastic

Wondering why you should do a burn test?

Want to know more? Read my post on 'Textile Theory: Fibres':

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DISCLAIMER:
Please note that this is just one method to complete this technique. Therefore, I would like to encourage you to experiment and find the technique best suited to the final outcome you would like to achieve.

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