Occasionally clients will find some fabrics at special estate sales and other places and ask how to determine the type. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a fabric is natural or synthetic. The easiest way to determine this is to snip of a tiny piece and perform what is known as a fabric burn test. This should be done by adults and only in a safe area with water.

Find a mystery fabric? Perform a burn test to determine if it is a natural or synthetic blend! 

Reading the results of a fabric burn test: