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Old 06-24-2010, 08:27 AM
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How can you tell if thread is cotton or polyester? I saw on here where you can burn fabric and tell. Does this also work with thread?

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Old 06-24-2010, 08:30 AM
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if you burn cotton, it will flame and turn to ash. Poly will burn and melt like plastic. Same thing with fabric.
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:31 AM
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yes, same thing with thread.
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:41 AM
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Thanks I never knew it worked with thread also :thumbup:
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Old 06-24-2010, 09:02 AM
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Never knew about the thread.
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Old 06-24-2010, 10:06 AM
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Great tip, I learn something new every day on this board! :D
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:59 AM
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Thanks!! I'll give it a go.
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Old 06-24-2010, 01:51 PM
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I didn't know that about the thread, but it makes sense. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 06-24-2010, 03:05 PM
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thanks never knew you could test the thread, thanks, I always learn something every day on this board
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