The Burn Test - Real Silk vs. Synthetic Silk
Cillouettes · 2 min read
Mulberry Silk - The Burn Test
The most interesting way to determine whether you are dealing with genuine silk or synthetic silk is to perform a burn test. Silk burns in a very specific way.
Like hair, silk is a natural, protein-based fiber. When silk burns, it does so slowly and unevenly, and the fibers leave behind a light ash and an odor reminiscent of burnt hair. Artificial silk, on the other hand, melts and burns like plastic, making it easy to distinguish between genuine and synthetic materials.
NOTE - Do not burn your new expensive silk pillowcase or duvet cover! Instead, ask your supplier to send you a small piece of material so you can test the product yourself - or ask them to film the difference.
