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Linen polishing with a glass jar? Vodka spray to deodorize thrifted fabric? This part dives into 5 more fabric tricks that hobby sewists actually use—and love. They’re creative, low-waste, and kind of addictive.
Freezing tights. Waxing cotton. Softening fabric with vinegar. These five offbeat hacks are surprisingly effective—and a little magical. If you’re into deadstock, sustainability, or just want your fabric to behave, this is for you.
While home sewists rely on burn tests and touch analysis, the textile industry uses advanced methods like infrared spectroscopy, chemical testing, and microscopic fiber analysis for precise fiber identification. At FABCYCLE Textile Waste Reuse Center, we focus on practical reuse and textile waste diversion, but understanding these professional techniques helps bridge the gap between waste and sustainability. Here’s what industry experts do—and what home sewists can learn from them!
How to Identify Mystery Fabrics Using the Burn Test & Eco-Friendly Methods
Ever found a fabric at a thrift store or fabric swap but had no clue what it’s made of? 🤔 The Burn Test 🔥 is one of the fastest ways to figure out if it’s cotton, polyester, wool, or a blend!
Learn how to safely test fabric fiber content, recognize different burn reactions, and explore non-burn methods to identify textiles—all in an easy, sustainable way.
Perfect for sewists, upcyclers, and anyone working with secondhand or deadstock fabrics!
Read more ➡️ https://www.fabcycle.shop/blogs/thread-thought/how-to-identify-fabric-fiber-content-burn-test-more
Deadstock fabric is just one type of textile waste—but it’s not the full story. Learn the key differences between deadstock, secondhand fabric, and used textiles, and why tackling textile waste is essential for sustainability. Discover how FABCYCLE gives materials a second life and how you can be part of the solution.
