TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE MOST POPULAR FIBERS

TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE MOST POPULAR FIBERS

Type of fiber Characteristics of the fiber or fabric Trying to smoke
Natural fibers
Sheep's wool Twisted, shiny fibers, flexible and soft to the touch. Pure wool fabric does not crease. Diversified fulling ability Burns slowly, a ball is formed at the point of combustion and a knot-like char remains. Bad smell of burnt horn. Black ash
Moher (fleece of Angora sheep) Woolen fibers, long fibers, silky shiny, slightly twisted as above
Natural silk Mild shine, high tear strength, you wrinkle little, flexible, crunches to the touch (the so-called. the crunch of silk) A lumpy ball forms at the point of combustion. The smell is the same as that of wool
Cotton Lint-free fibers, with a slight twist. After an attempt to burst: twisted ends with even, long matte fibers It burns down quickly, giving off an odor and leaving behind a light gray ash
Len, hemp, million Durable, strong fibers of uneven thickness. Very tear-resistant fibers as above
Artificial fibers    
Copper silk Strong shine, especially colored fabrics; low resistance to creasing, very thin-breasted, soft, it resembles natural silk. Application: stockings, knitwear, tie fabrics, lace etc.. as above
Silk and acetate fibers (acetaty) Even, very flexible fibers, resembling natural silk. High gloss, slight creasing tendency. Application: thin dress fabrics (e.g.. satin, taffeta), swim suits He's drowning, then burns out quickly; first they form bubble-carbon balls, then white ash. Sour smell, resembles vinegar
Viscose silk Shiny fibers with high water absorption capacity like cotton
Viscose fibers, copper and acetate Very uniform fibers, partially twisted or smooth; partly glossy or dull like cotton
Type of fiber Characteristics of the fiber or fabric Trying to smoke
Synthetic fibers (all these fibers are not very hygroscopic)
Polyacrylonitrile fibers, e.g.. Wolpryla, Anilana Durable fibers, elastic, strongly twisted (they resemble merino wool), with high capacity of the so-called. "Walking away" after crushing; grainy to the touch, very resistant to mint, with little inclination, to wrinkle. Application: in conjunction with the dederon, wool and viscose fibers for the production of fabrics and knitted garments and knitted garments It melts into a brown mass, then it burns up, releasing soot, no special smell
Polyamide fibers, e.g.. Elastil, Modylon, Polan Fibers with a high gloss, thin, very hardy, smooth and strong, flabby to the touch, because amorphous, resistant to tearing and friction. Application: women's stockings, men's socks, blouses, men's shirts, personal underwear, dress materials No ignition. The fibers melt slowly in the flame, creating clay-cotton, glassy, dark brown mass. On combustion, an odor resembling denatured alcohol is released. Small bubbles are characteristic, which are formed on melting and break again
Polyester fibers, e.g.. Bistor, Elana They feel like silk or wool to the touch, are characterized by the durability of the form, and therefore little crease, they are very flexible and strong No ignition, the fibers melt without any special smell
Polyvinyl chloride fibers Matt fibers, resembling worsted wool. Resistant to acids. Application: for work clothes, knitted and wool-like products and anti-rheumatic underwear No ignition, the fibers are roasted in a flame cone, they turn black, giving off an unpleasant burning smell
Copolymers Amorphous fibers, smooth and very flexible, soft and springy to the touch, very resistant to friction. Application: stockings, linings, personal underwear, technical fabrics No ignition, the fibers melt, shrink when heated, forming small balls or contracting when softening. Smell reminiscent of burning paper

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