When it comes to luxury fabrics, one of the most popular is, of course, silk. Silk has existed for many centuries and will continue around, because nothing can really come close to the uniqueness that is silk. However, this is an expensive fabric, and because of this, you can sell fake silk ... or should I say disguised silk.
In this article, you will learn how you can tell the difference between real silk and what is fake silk ... made from satin polyester fabric. (Not the same as satin is bad ... it can be a very luxurious fabric ... it's just not silk.)
First, it is important to know that satin is not really fabric. This is a way to weave fabric, so it takes on this shiny, elegant look. Knowing this helps, because everything that says satin on it will not be real silk. Many times, manufacturers even mix satin with silk to reduce the cost.
Next comes the fire test. If you buy real quality silk, say that it is silk bedding, then you need to get along with your package a small silk square, which you can use for a burn test. For this purpose, it really fits in the package. When you light silk, you will notice that the ash that forms is very soft and very light. When you burn satin, it is heavy and very heavy.
The following test is very simple, but it works well ... you just need to have a good sense of touch. The feeling of silk compared to satin should be for you day and night. Silk fabric is softer, lighter, and while the spots are in sensation ... it has almost velvety stiffness too. Satin, on the other hand, will seem rough and harsh by comparison.
Finally, it's good to know about the difference between wild silk and cultured silk. Wild silk is not really as luxurious as captive silk. This is due to the diet of silk worms. But the same tests should be applied. It is more difficult to tell the difference, but there will still be a difference.
So you say the difference between silk and mainly satin fabric. It pays to know that you have real things, because in fact it is very difficult to find real silky silk.
