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    Old 01-24-2013, 09:07 AM
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    cotton fabrics will turn to ash. polyester will just melt and make a clump where it's been put to the flame. Not sure about rayon, etc.
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    Old 01-24-2013, 10:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by LKopinski
    Is there a resource that will tell me what the results of the burn test mean?
    Google is your friend. "How to do a fabric burn test"

    http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html
    http://quilting.about.com/od/fabrice.../burn_test.htm
    http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/6480715-AA.shtml
    http://www.pacificfabrics.com/media/...ile_Fibers.pdf
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    Old 01-24-2013, 11:44 AM
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    Thanks for the links. Now off to find a lighter and ashtray ...
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    Old 01-24-2013, 02:49 PM
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    I think it's seersucker because of the texture. I would definitely try the fade and burn tests.
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