Definitions for "BURN TEST"
Keywords:  smell, ash, tuft, wool, cotton
A small tuft of fibers from a rug is burned to test for its content and the type of fiber.
A method of determining the fiber composition of a fabric by burning a small piece and examining the scent of the smoke, the behavior of the flames, and the appearance of the ashes. This information is compared to a chart of known fabric burning behaviors to determine the specific fiber content.
The material content of a rug can be tested by burning a small tuft of the fiber. Cotton has a vegetable smell when burned, while wool and silk will smell like burning hair.