Building on the previously discussed background regarding the selection and quality assessment of quilted and embroidered fabrics, you can accurately identify their materials using the following practical methods:
Identifying Base Fabric Material
Cotton: Soft and gentle against the skin; produces no black smoke when burned, leaving a grayish-white powdery ash without hard clumps; breathable and odor-resistant.
Polyester: Durable, wrinkle-resistant, and elastic (retains shape well); emits black smoke when burned, leaving hard black spherical ash; affordable, easy to wash, and quick-drying.
Cotton-Polyester Blend: Combines the skin-friendly feel of cotton with the wrinkle resistance of polyester; burning characteristics fall between the two; the fabric holds its shape well and resists wrinkling.
Viscose Filament: Smooth and cool to the touch; vibrant colors after dyeing; burns rapidly, leaving a small amount of grayish-white powdery ash.
Identifying Filling Material
Synthetic Fiber (Polyester) Batting: High loft and quick resilience (springs back rapidly after compression); low cost; the most common filling material.
Wool/Horsehair Batting: Exhibits the natural crimp of animal fibers; excellent thermal insulation; emits a burnt-hair odor when burned; ash crumbles easily when pinched.
Mulberry Silk Batting: Delicate and smooth to the touch; fibers are long, fine, and semi-transparent; emits a burnt-protein odor when burned; ash is a fine, soft powder.
