When people buy back beautiful silk dresses, it is very bad if they are found to be counterfeit by others. To avoid this situation, we require everyone to develop a pair of keen eyes. When choosing a silk dress, learn the following methods: choose a genuine silk dress that highlights your noble and elegant temperament.
1. Observe the gloss. Lay the dress flat and observe its appearance. Silk generally has the function of absorbing light. The silk dress has a soft and even luster, which looks smooth and not mirror like. The luster is elegant and soft, presenting a pearl like luster. Artificial silk fabrics have a bright but not soft luster, while polyester fibers have a uniform luster but some shine or shine. Nylon silk fabrics have poor luster, like being coated with a layer of wax.
2. Feel it by hand. The silk dress feels like it’s scraping to the touch, and there is a rustling sound when rubbing against both sides. Artificial silk fabrics are smooth and soft, while cotton silk fabrics have a soft touch.
3. There are no creases. High quality silk has good elasticity and will not leave creases after folding. Artificial silk fabrics will leave obvious creases and are difficult to restore. Nylon silk fabric recovers creases slowly.
4. Test fiber tension. A few fibers can be extracted from the edge of a silk dress for tensile testing. Wet the fibers with your tongue. If the wet area is prone to tearing, it is a synthetic silk dress, while real silk does not.
5. Burning discrimination. Extract a portion of the silk for combustion testing. After burning, there is no visible flame and there is a smell of burnt hair, forming black particles that can be crushed by hand.
6. Product identification. In China, silk and satin products implement a unified five digit product number. The first digit is 1 representing pure silk fabric, 2 representing synthetic fiber fabric, 3 representing blended fabric, tussah silk fabric is 4, and synthetic silk fabric is 5.
7. Price identification. The price of real silk is usually about twice that of counterfeit goods, and those “real silk dresses” that look very cheap at first glance must depend on the situation.
Silk dresses are a staple in my wardrobe. Glad to know I can now identify them better.
I thought I knew silk, but this article taught me a few new tricks!
My grandma always said you can tell silk by the feel. This article confirms her wisdom.
Ive been duped by silk lookalikes before. Thanks for helping me avoid that again.
Ive always wondered how to tell if a dress is silk. This is so useful!
I cant believe Ive been misidentifying silk for so long. This is a great resource.
Thanks for sharing these tips. Ive been searching for a way to tell if my dress is silk.
The burn test is fascinating! Never knew that could help identify silk.
Ive been looking for a way to check if my vintage dress is silk. This article is perfect!
This is a game-changer. Ive been buying silk for years and never knew how to check.
I love the sound test. Who knew silk made a distinct sound?
This article has saved me from buying more faux silk items. Thanks!
I love silk, but its so expensive. Knowing how to identify it is a must for me.
Informative read! Silk is such an elegant fabric, but it can be tricky to spot the real deal.
As a fashion student, this article is incredibly helpful for my studies.
Ive been fooled by faux silk before. This will definitely help me avoid that mistake in the future.
Great article! Ive learned so much about silk and how to distinguish it from other fabrics.
Wow, Ive always struggled to tell the difference between silk and other materials. Thanks for this guide!
Ive been fooled by silk substitutes before. This article is a lifesaver.
This is a must-read for anyone who loves silk and wants to know theyre getting the real thing.
I appreciate the detailed explanation. Its not as easy as I thought to distinguish silk.
Ive been avoiding silk because I couldnt tell the real from the fake. This changes everything.
I thought silk was just a texture. This article taught me theres more to it.
Im so glad I came across this article. Its helped me make an informed purchase.
I had no idea there were so many ways to test for silk. This is very enlightening.
Thank you for this article. Im more confident in my ability to identify silk now.
I cant believe how simple some of these tests are. Great tips!
Just bought a silk dress and used these tips to verify it. Thanks for the help!
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As a fashion designer, I need to know my fabrics. This article is incredibly helpful.