How can I tell if fabric is "100% cotton" if it doesn't say it is?
Sometimes I have bought fabric that looks and feels like cotton, but I have no idea how to tell, especially if it is a remnant. Also, why do quilters usually like all cotton fabric?
That's an interesting question. Best thing I could think to do would be to take a small piece of it and light it on fire (seriously). Polyester or nylon will burn very quickly, leaving a plastic-like residue behind. Silk or rayon will burn very quickly, but I think you'd be able to tell if it were silk or rayon anyway. If it burns more slowly and smells terrible, it's wool, but again I think you would be able to tell by feeling it. If it burns very slowly and steadily like a wick, it's most likely cotton.
Cotton is favored because it's soft, durable and natural. Synthetic fibers sometimes don't feel as nice or hold up as well as cotton.
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