Cotton non-cotton identification method

Cotton is pure natural fiber, soft and comfortable, moisture-absorbing and breathable, and does not irritate the skin, can not static electricity, not only the material of people's favorite clothing, but also the inevitable choice for baby clothes, bathroom and bedding. Especially in the winter, it is very popular among the public. However, because high-quality pure cotton is more expensive than various synthetic chemical fibers, some unscrupulous merchants will label “100% pure cotton” on blends with lower grades and even full-texture textiles.
Don't think that ordinary consumers can't do anything about "counterfeit cotton." As long as the simple three strokes, "fake cotton" is immediately invisible. This article is from textile resources, please netize directly into the browser to enter the textile resources to view.
The first trick : "Russian palm" cotton fabric feels soft and soft, feels full and thick, slightly squeaky and sturdy, can pull less, slower recovery after pulling; and chemical fiber fabric feel soft It has a slippery feel and a large stretch. When you release your hand, it will bounce back to the original shape. In addition, because the cotton yarn is relatively tough and the elasticity is weak, the recovery time of the cotton clothes will be slightly longer after the wrinkles are obtained. When judging the pure cotton, the fabric of the clothes can be folded in half, and then the nails are scraped along the edges, and the scratches are more Obviously, it is proved that the higher the cotton content, and the purified fiber fabric does not leave scratches.
The second measure : "Fire Eyes" In addition to the mercerized silk treated cotton, the cotton fabric has no obvious luster, the color is natural and soft, when the clothes are naturally put down, the drape is natural, and there is very little "reflective" phenomenon. The clothes are leveled and a certain amount of tension is applied, and then the fabric and the body are placed at a 45-degree angle to the light source. If there is a flash of light, then this piece must be a high-content chemical fiber. In addition, due to the addition of the fluorescent whitening agent, the chemical white clothing will be whiter than the pure cotton, and even have a glare.
The third measure : “ Three昧 昧 ” ” From the professional point of view, the best way is to use the “three 昧 火 ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” Cotton fiber does not melt when burned, but produces a natural yellow flame like paper. At the same time, it produces the smell of burning paper. When burned, it produces a grayish gray ash that can be broken. When the chemical fiber burns, it will melt and drip. There is also black smoke and burning smell, and the burning will form a black hard spot. Of course, this kind of inspection method is not safe for the average consumer. Therefore, as long as you use your "like the palm of your hand" and "the golden eye", you should pay more attention to the information about cotton and textiles. And knowledge, you can polish your eyes and choose the real "100% cotton" clothing.