Fibre Identification

Fiber identification

Fiber	Burning or Melting	Shrinkage from flame	Odor	Residue
Cotton	Burns only	No	Burning paper, leaves or wood	Fine, grey ash
Viscose	Same as cotton	Same as cotton	Same as cotton	Same as cotton
Wool	Burn only	Yes	Strong odor like hair burn	Black
Nylon	Burn &melt	Yes	Celery	Hard, Crimp color bead
Polyester	Burn &melt	Yes	Sweet chemical	Hard, Crimp color bead
Acrylic	Burn &melt	Yes	Broiled fish	Hard shaped bead
Acetate	Burn &melt	Yes	Burning paper & vinegar	Dark, hard, solid bead
Jute	Same as cotton	Same as cotton	Same as cotton	Same as cotton