David,
I recall seeing a notice concerning airplane travel suggesting
traveling in all-natural fibers, in case of a fire during an
accident. The reason they gave was that when synthetics get very hot,
they act something like hot sugar syrup or pitch, clinging to the
body at very high temperatures, and/or holding the flame on the
person, where a thin cotton shirt for example would burn quickly and
be done with it, and loose pieces might just fall off.
You might check Snopes and see if they have any further information.
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