No satisfactory comparison of the Rtrenp;t.h of different fabrics
can be made, sinee this depends on the size and quality of the
* Journal of Home Economies, 8:3:144-147.
tThis material is condensed tnnn Test^ for Fabrics as diaeuned nn
i3!rB«niaking« by Jane Fales^ published by Charles 8cribner% Sons,
ai*- ■
TEXTILES
yam and the kind and quality of the weave. The strength
of a fabric has much to do with its wearing finality, but there can
be no fixetl standard. Each fabric should Im^ sufficiently strong
for the purpose for which it is intended.
The warp and tilling threads should be equally tmlanced
either in numbers or size of yarn. Dimity is an example of
unbalanced war[) and filling; it is well known that after a few
washings, dimity Ijreaks along t he heavy tln'eads. The weaving
should tie well doru^ with the threads closely enough woven to
give firnmc*ss and body to the cloth without any adulteration
and sizing.
The strength of the %varp and tlie filling threatis may lie
tested by breaking the threads after raveling. The size and
twist of the yarns should also be observed*
The threads should not slip out of place with a slight strain.
To test durability in this respect, two edges may be pinned to-
gether as for a common seam, and the material opened apart
and pulled on both sitles of the pin. If the pin makes conspicu-
ous holes in the material, one may l>e sore the cloth cannot Ix*
satisfactorily used for a garment that would have strain at the
seiuns.
Color,
Color is affected by various factors, ehiefly by washing, boil-
ings soap^ hot irons, wear, friction, and exposure to suo and
air.
Cotton and Imens must generally be tested for launtlering.
A sample should be cut in two, and one-half kept fresh. The
other lialf sliouid be subjected to vigorous soap and water
washing, dried, presserl, and then compared with the original
sample. The samiile may l)e ex^wsed to strong sunlight f>y
placing it outdoors for a few horn's or days. Half of the sample
should be kept covered so that the degree of fading may be
observed.
Materials worn next to the skin should have sufficiently fast
color to withstand friction. They may be tested by vigorous
rubbing with a piece of clean whit<2 cloth.
328 A MANUAL OF HOME-MAKING
Burning.
Burning a Bmall sample of cloth gives about the same resul
as burning the fiber. The closeness of the weave may somewhat
retard the rapidity of the buniinjK. This is one of the best and
most rchable tests for the housewife.
Cotton; Since cotton is celIulo»c, it bunis like paper or wood. Cotton
material burns nipidly and with a steady yellow flame leaving a gray iish
without retjidue.
Wool: Wool burns much like hair, smouklering iind becoming extin-
guiahrd often. Woolen material leaven oiJy» gummy globules as a residue.
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No satisfactory comparison of the Rtrenp;t.h of different fabrics
can be made, sinee this depends on the size and quality of the
* Journal of Home Economies, 8:3:144-147.
tThis material is condensed tnnn Test^ for Fabrics as diaeuned nn
i3!rB«niaking« by Jane Fales^ published by Charles 8cribner% Sons,
ai*- ■
TEXTILES
yam and the kind and quality of the weave. The strength
of a fabric has much to do with its wearing finality, but there can
be no fixetl standard. Each fabric should Im^ sufficiently strong
for the purpose for which it is intended.
The warp and tilling threads should be equally tmlanced
either in numbers or size of yarn. Dimity is an example of
unbalanced war[) and filling; it is well known that after a few
washings, dimity Ijreaks along t he heavy tln'eads. The weaving
should tie well doru^ with the threads closely enough woven to
give firnmc*ss and body to the cloth without any adulteration
and sizing.
The strength of the %varp and tlie filling threatis may lie
tested by breaking the threads after raveling. The size and
twist of the yarns should also be observed*
The threads should not slip out of place with a slight strain.
To test durability in this respect, two edges may be pinned to-
gether as for a common seam, and the material opened apart
and pulled on both sitles of the pin. If the pin makes conspicu-
ous holes in the material, one may l>e sore the cloth cannot Ix*
satisfactorily used for a garment that would have strain at the
seiuns.
Color,
Color is affected by various factors, ehiefly by washing, boil-
ings soap^ hot irons, wear, friction, and exposure to suo and
air.
Cotton and Imens must generally be tested for launtlering.
A sample should be cut in two, and one-half kept fresh. The
other lialf sliouid be subjected to vigorous soap and water
washing, dried, presserl, and then compared with the original
sample. The samiile may l)e ex^wsed to strong sunlight f>y
placing it outdoors for a few horn's or days. Half of the sample
should be kept covered so that the degree of fading may be
observed.
Materials worn next to the skin should have sufficiently fast
color to withstand friction. They may be tested by vigorous
rubbing with a piece of clean whit<2 cloth.
328 A MANUAL OF HOME-MAKING
Burning.
Burning a Bmall sample of cloth gives about the same resul
as burning the fiber. The closeness of the weave may somewhat
retard the rapidity of the buniinjK. This is one of the best and
most rchable tests for the housewife.
Cotton; Since cotton is celIulo»c, it bunis like paper or wood. Cotton
material burns nipidly and with a steady yellow flame leaving a gray iish
without retjidue.
Wool: Wool burns much like hair, smouklering iind becoming extin-
guiahrd often. Woolen material leaven oiJy» gummy globules as a residue.