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Fabric Burn Test Analysis

Kennadee Barnes conducted a burn lab on September 28th, 2022 to identify different fabrics by how they burned. Four fabrics were tested: cotton, nylon, acrylic, and spandex. For each fabric, Kennadee recorded pictures of the fabric and burning/ash, and described how the fabric behaved when approached by the flame, in the flame, and after removal from the flame. Kennadee was able to identify each fabric based on these observations and comparisons to a fabric identification chart.

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Fabric Burn Test Analysis

Kennadee Barnes conducted a burn lab on September 28th, 2022 to identify different fabrics by how they burned. Four fabrics were tested: cotton, nylon, acrylic, and spandex. For each fabric, Kennadee recorded pictures of the fabric and burning/ash, and described how the fabric behaved when approached by the flame, in the flame, and after removal from the flame. Kennadee was able to identify each fabric based on these observations and comparisons to a fabric identification chart.

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Name: Kennadee Barnes

Date: 28 September 2022

Burn Lab
Use this worksheet to capture the results of your burn lab, including pictures. Refer to The Burn
Test chart from Threads magazine to identify the fabric.

BE CAREFUL!

Fabric 1
Insert picture of fabric swatch

Behavior of the fabric as it It ignited quickly. And started to scorch


approached the flame
Behavior of the fabric in flame Fabric didn’t shy away from the flame. And burnt quickly.
Behavior of the fabric when It continued to burn, and the threading had little embers.
removed from flame
Describe odor (don't smell until Smelled like burning fabric or paper
cool!)
Describe the ash Wispy and feathery
Picture of burning fabric OR the
resulting ash

What type of fabric did you test? Cotton

FCS 208 1 Burn Lab Worksheet


Fabric 2
Insert picture of fabric swatch

Behavior of the fabric as it It shrunk away from the flame, then started to melt not burn
approached the flame
Behavior of the fabric in flame Melted then a slow black smoke burning
Behavior of the fabric when Flame stopped and dyes out.
removed from flame
Describe odor (don't smell until Very weird and hard to put a finger on it.
cool!)
Describe the ash Looked like melted plastic. Kind of hard
Picture of burning fabric OR the
resulting ash

What type of fabric did you test? Nylon

Fabric 3
Insert picture of fabric swatch

Behavior of the fabric as it Shrunk away from flame and slightly fuses.
approached the flame
Behavior of the fabric in flame Sputters and melts
Behavior of the fabric when Continues to melt and burn a little
removed from flame
Describe odor (don't smell until Very chemical like and strong
cool!)

FCS 208 2 Burn Lab Worksheet


Describe the ash It was a hard, black piece of fabric
Picture of burning fabric OR the
resulting ash

What type of fabric did you test? Acrylic

Fabric 4
Insert picture of fabric swatch

Behavior of the fabric as it Shrunk away from the flame, wouldn’t really ignite
approached the flame
Behavior of the fabric in flame Melted and shriveled
Behavior of the fabric when Continued to melt a little
removed from flame
Describe odor (don’t smell until Very strong and deep
cool!)
Describe the ash Sticky and gummy
Picture of burning fabric OR the
resulting ash

What type of fabric did you test? Spandex

FCS 208 3 Burn Lab Worksheet

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