Cotton is a pure natural fiber that is soft and comfortable, has good moisture absorption and breathability, does not irritate the skin, and does not generate static electricity. It is not only people’s favorite clothing material, but also the inevitable choice for baby clothing, bathroom and bedding. Especially in winter, it is very popular among citizens. However, because high-quality pure cotton is more expensive than various man-made chemical fibers, some unscrupulous merchants will label lower-grade blended or even fully chemical fiber textiles as “100% cotton”. Don’t think that ordinary consumers have nothing to do with “fake cotton”. With just three simple tricks, “fake cotton” can be hidden immediately.
One move: “Tathagata Divine Palm”
Pure cotton fabric feels naturally soft, full and thick, slightly astringent and sinewy, and can be pulled to a small extent , the recovery speed after pulling is slower; while chemical fiber fabrics feel soft and slippery, stretch to a large extent, and will spring back to their original shape as soon as you let go.
In addition, because cotton yarn is tougher and less elastic, it will take a little longer to recover from wrinkles on pure cotton clothes. When judging pure cotton, you can fold the fabric in half, then scrape it along the edge with your fingernail, and unfold it. , the more obvious the scratches are, the higher the cotton content is, while pure fiber fabrics will not leave scratches.
The second trick: “Fire eyes”
Except for mercerized cotton treated with caustic soda, pure cotton fabrics have no obvious luster, and the color is natural and soft. When the clothes are put down naturally, they have a natural drape and little “reflection” ” phenomenon, when purchasing, you can flatten the clothing and add a certain amount of tension, and then place the fabric at a 45-degree angle to the body and face the light source. If there is bright light, then this must be a high-content chemical fiber clothing. In addition, due to the addition of fluorescent whitening agents, white clothing made of chemical fiber will be whiter than pure cotton clothing, and may even feel dazzling.
Three tricks: “Samadhi True Fire”
Let me tell you from a professional point of view, the best way is to practice with “Samadhi True Fire”: pull out a small piece of yarn from the seam of the clothes and pair it When tested for fire, real natural cotton fibers will not shrink when burned, but will produce a natural yellow flame like paper, and at the same time produce the smell of burning paper. After burning, they will produce gray-white ash that can be crushed; while chemical fibers will When burning, it will melt and drip, and smell of black smoke and burning glue. It will form black hard spots when burning.
Of course, this inspection method is unsafe and unrealistic for ordinary consumers. Therefore, as long as you make good use of your “Tathagata Palm” and “Golden Eyes and Fire Eyes”, pay more attention to the relevant information about pure cotton. and textile information and knowledge, you can sharpen your eyes and choose truly “100% cotton” clothing.
