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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy
(Post 6573065)
If you don't want to do the burn test, take a close look at the frayed threads around the edges. Polyester threads are visibly thinner than cotton threads. Compare those frayed threads to those on a known 100% cotton scrap. Now iron the fabric on the hottest setting, which is fine for cotton, but too hot for synthetics. If there is polyester in there, you will smell a pungent odor. Cotton only smells fresh or has no odor at all. If you are unsure about the pungent odor I am referring to, just iron a piece of KNOWN poly/cotton to identify that smell. I never need to iron fabric to id it. Another less reliable test is to scrunch the fabric in your hand and let it go to see how much it wrinkles--poly/cottons wrinkle very little or not at all.
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I agree that simply ironing the fabric will let out the stink and you'll know.
I know this sounds weird, but if I scratch the fabric I can "hear" the poly. I know I know... I can almost "hear" what you are all thinking :o) :o) |
It's true. If you scrub the fabric together, you will hear the crunch.
Originally Posted by Chester the bunny
(Post 6573252)
I agree that simply ironing the fabric will let out the stink and you'll know.
I know this sounds weird, but if I scratch the fabric I can "hear" the poly. I know I know... I can almost "hear" what you are all thinking :o) :o) |
thanks for asking this simple question. I've heard but never knew.
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