How to Distinguish Between Different Sock Materials
Socks have different material characteristics and wearing effects, so how can we quickly distinguish what material we are using? This article will help you understand how to quickly distinguish different materials
By examining the combustion characteristics of sock materials
Cotton Fabric:
- Behavior: Ignites immediately upon contact with fire and continues to burn after the flame is removed.
- Smell: Smells like burning paper.
- Ash: Leaves a small amount of off-white ash
Wool Fabric:
- Behavior: Burns slowly when ignited and may self-extinguish after the flame is removed.
- Smell: Produces an unpleasant odor.
- Ash: Leaves a powdery, off-white ash.
Cotton-Polyester Blend (Poly-Cotton):
- Behavior: Melts and shrinks when exposed to flame, burns very slowly, and self-extinguishes after the flame is removed.
- Smell: Emits a distinctive odor.
- Ash: Produces a soft and brittle black residue.
Polyester Fabric:
- Behavior: Melts and shrinks when approaching the flame, burns slowly, and continues to burn after the flame is removed.
- Smell: Produces an aromatic, unpleasant odor.
- Ash: Leaves hard, black beads.
Acrylic Fabric:
- Behavior: Melts and shrinks when approaching the flame, burns with black smoke, and produces a peculiar odor.
- Ash: Leaves a crisp and hard, irregular-shaped residue.
These are the different characteristics of different materials after being burned, so that different sock materials can be quickly distinguished. Of course, everyone only needs a small part and does not need to burn the entire sock to prevent the fire from getting bigger. At the same time, they should also stay away from flammable materials to ensure safety is the top priority.
