Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

And now I remember where I recognize you from, Chris. Rav. I’m oh-so-imaginitively MarjorieW. ==Marjorie Wilser (wandering a bit off topic) > On Aug 19, 2016, at 7:46 AM, Chris Laning wrote: > > If the reason you need to know is to figure out how to wash it, you could >

Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

If the reason you need to know is to figure out how to wash it, you could simply plan to hand wash it to be on the safe side. Baby things are small and usually don't take forever to wash or dry. If there are other concerns (such as potential allergy), the smell and feel tests should give you a

Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

If you know somebody who is allergic to wool - and they are willing - they could hold it and see if it triggers a reaction. Otherwise, microscope. You can buy pretty good microscopes these days, including some that plug into a computer via USB so you can capture images. Wool is scaly like hair,

Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

Wool often has a distinct smell when wet. Try getting a bit wet and sniffing. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Jones Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Non

Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

Super fast way: wool is a natural fibre and has scales. So this means that like human hair you have a smooth direction and a not smooth direction. If you take a lock of hair, hold it tight you can easily run another finger down the length but it catches on the way up. Wool I think is less scaly,