Week 5 Lab Regenerated

Manufactured Fibers Microscope Observation Burn Test

# Name Fiber Physical Description Under Microscope Ease of Color of Oder/ Color of Texture of End Use
differences, similarities, unique characteristics Ignition smoke smell Ash Ash
42 Gabardine Hemp Dull, dense, stiff, low resiliency Easily White Subtle to Light Chalky Heavy
ignites none gray clothes,
accessori
es such
as coats,
shoes,
quilts
3 Handkerc Ramie Fine crimp texture, subtle luster, low resilience Easily Clear Burning Light Soft, fine, Handkerc
hief Ramie ignites paper gray chalk-like hief,
curtains,
nets
21 Challis Rayon Tight weave, soft hand, super light Quickly White Burning Black/ Soft Hot
ignites paper gray powder weather
apparel,
dresses,
blouses,
bedsheet
s
25 Chambray Lyocell Appears like denim, low resilience, light, soft Easily White Burning Gray Soft and Professio
hand ignites paper powdery nal,
business,
and
casual
apparel,
leotards,
hosiery,
upholster
y,
conveyer
 belts
28 Moire Acetate Super fine, hair-like/feather-like, high luster Burns White Bitter/ White/ Solid, Interior
Taffeta and reflective, low resilience, stiff hand quickly vinegar gray crumbly decor,
dresses,
ribbons,
lingerie
10 Drapery Glass Twine-like, soft and stiff hand, resilient No No Subtle to Silver Soft, fiber- Suiting,
Casement flame, smoke no smell and like table
melts brown runner
and
other
interior
accessori
es
47 Crepeback Triacetate/Polyester Luster, soft hand, low but some resilience Easily White Burning Gray Soft Clothing,
Satin ignites paper powdery dresses,
shirts,
accessori
es such
as
scarves
26 Butcher Polyester/ Rayon Crimp, slight luster, soft hand Extreme Dark Burning Black Crumbly Aprons,
Rayon ly brown paper quilts,
flamma root, tableclot
ble then h
white
31 Bengaline Acetate/Rayon Some luster, ribbed appearance, crimp, low Easily White Burning Dark Soft, Bed
resilience ignites wood gray chalky comforte
r,
upholster
y, table
skirts,
decorativ
e
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es