Experiment name: Identification of textile fiber through burning test
Introduction:
Testing of textile products and raw materials is very important to ensure product quality. So the testing of textile materials must be started from the root level. The burning test is one of the most popular tests of fiber. Different types of fiber show different characteristics in the burning test. So, on the basis of this behavior, we can identify fiber and fabric composition as well.
Fiber Burning Test | Identification of textile fiber through burning test
Objective:
- To know different fiber characteristics.
- know the effects of fire on different fabrics made of different fibers.
- To choose material for a purpose.
Instrument:
- Candle
- Multi fibered fabric
- Gas lighter
- Rubber pad
- Tweezer
- Scissor
Read: Fiber Microscopic Test / Textile Fiber under Microscope
Methodology:
First of all, the given sample should be cut into pieces of different fibers. Then the cut fabric will be clamped in the tweezer and will be brought towards the candle fire. The actions and reactions of fabric must be noted down.
Fiber Burning Test | Identification of textile fiber through burning test
Sample Finding:
| Names of fiber | Smell | After burning effect | Crush ability of burned fiber |
| Wool | Hair burning smell | Curly | Powder ash |
| Acrylic | Skin burning smell | Curly | Powder ash |
| Polyester | Plastic burning smell | Melt | Melt |
| Nylon | Very strong smell | Melt | Melt |
| Cotton | Paper burning smell | Rapid burning | Fly ash |
| Acetate | Smell of vinegar | Curly | Fly ash |