Silk products are popular for thousands of years. Of course, there is only so long silk. But the technology of artificial fabrics made him even more popular. He still finds wide application, however, and its artificial counterpart also happily thriving and pleasing to the eye with beautiful things. Both types of fabric - smooth, soft, very pleasant to the touch. Products easy and weightless, have noble luster and saturated colors. How to distinguish between natural and artificial silk? And most importantly, what to choose?
The origin of the fabric is the easiest way to determine if it is possible to cut a small piece and lightly singe the edge. Natural silk is a natural substance, its smoke has animal smell similar to the smell of burning wool or hair. Artificial silk is a polymer fiber, in fact, organic plastic. He melts, and the smoke smells like paper. Ember from the natural thread, you can RUB your fingers and artificial forms a solid crust of a drop. This method is suitable only if the estimated length of fabric. If you want to identify the finished product and does not manage to pull a couple of threads and burn them, you can use other features. For example, to hold the fabric in his hands, slightly crushing it. Silk quickly assumes the temperature of the body and folds it fuzzy, artificial forms a sharp creases.
Have their benefits both types of tissue. Artificial silk is a type of viscose or acetate fabrics. It is more practical and, more importantly, cheaper. As a rule, acetate fiber is less wrinkled and often do not require Ironing. And rayon, and acetate dry quickly enough. In turn, the benefits of natural silk can be attributed to its resistance to UV light and high temperatures. Of course, one should not overestimate its strength. But in contrast, artificial silk should be washed in lukewarm water and ironed with care or they will instantly become worthless.
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