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There aren’t too many things I would brag about being good at, but one thing I would boast is my ability to identify fibers. I can tell the difference between silk and polyester satin by touch, I can spot rayon just by the drape, and I’m generally able to accurately guess the fibers of unlabeled vintage garments. I wish I could tell you there’s a big secret trick, but the reality is a tried and true old-school method: practice, practice, practice.Some people may point you in the direction of the “burn method,” in which you light fibers on fire to assess their reaction by seeing how they melt, smoke, and smell. This is a very helpful method that I generally steer clear of. There isn’t always enough access fabric to test, and I typically like to avoid snipping away at vintage garments and setting them alight regardless. If you’re unfamiliar, you can read more about the burn method here.Today I’ll be breaking down all of the specific ways I’ve taught myself about fiber identification, no ...
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