The Method Of Silk Identification

Silk products are highly regarded for their soft, smooth and drape, but the market is filled with a large number of imitation silk products, making it difficult for consumers to identify the authenticity. In this article, we will introduce several ways to identify silk and imitation silk, to help you buy the real silk products.

 

1. Observing burning effect

This is one of the most direct and reliable identification methods. Take a small piece of silk thread or fabric edge thread, with a lighter to ignite.

 

Material	Burning Phenomenon	Odor	Ash
Silk (mulberry silk)	Burns slowly, shrinks in curls,does not burn easily and completely.	Special odor similar to burning hair, slightly burnt taste.	The ash remaining after burning is black and easily crushed into powder.
Polyester, nylon and other chemical fiber fabrics	Burn quickly, the flame is bright, melting into a ball.	The pungent smell of burning plastic.	The ash remaining after burning is in the form of hard balls, not easy to be crushed.

 

It should be noted that this method will damage the fabric and it is recommended that the test be conducted in an inconspicuous place.

 

2. Examing Hand feel

Silk has a unique soft and smooth feel, which is difficult to imitate other fabrics. Silk fabrics are light and airy, with a strong sense of drape, and feel delicate and smooth when touched by hand, while imitation silk fabrics are relatively rough, lacking the unique luster and smoothness of silk. You can compare silk and imitation silk fabrics together, feel the difference in their feel.

 

3. Gloss method

Silk has a natural luster, its luster is soft, delicate, not too harsh. Observed in the light, silk fabrics present a warm luster, while the luster of imitation silk fabrics appear to be more dull, hard, and even a little harsh. You can put the silk fabric in the sunlight to observe and feel the subtle changes in its luster.

 

4. Friction method

Finger gently rubbing silk fabrics, you will feel a silky smooth feeling, while imitation silk fabrics will feel more rough. In addition, silk fabrics after rubbing is not prone to pilling or static electricity, while imitation silk fabrics are prone to pilling or static electricity.

 

5. Water washing method

Silk fabrics will shrink slightly when exposed to water, but will not deform or fade. While imitation silk fabrics may appear obvious deformation, fading or shrinkage and other phenomena. It is recommended to immerse a small piece of fabric in water and observe the changes. It should be noted that this method may also cause some damage to the fabric, and it is recommended that the test be conducted in an inconspicuous place.

 

6. Price method

The price of authentic silk products is usually higher, which is due to the high production cost of silk and the complexity of the production process. If the price is too low, you need to be vigilant, may be imitation silk products.

 

7. Brand recognition

Choosing brands with good reputation and excellent word of mouth can effectively reduce the risk of buying fake products. For example, Hcy Silk is known for its premium silk products and strict quality control. Before buying, you can check the suppliers' credentials and reviews to choose a trustworthy merchant.

 

 

8. Magnifying glass method

Use a magnifying glass to observe the fiber structure of silk fabrics. Silk fibers are fine and uniform, with a soft luster, while imitation silk fibers are unevenly thick and thin, with a dull luster.

 

Through the comprehensive judgment of the above methods, you can effectively identify the silk and imitation silk products. Remember, there is no one method is absolutely reliable, it is best to combine a variety of methods to make a comprehensive judgment, in order to ensure that you buy authentic silk products. I hope this article can help you better identify the real silk, buy the desired silk products.