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A fabric\u2019s fiber composition is the percentage by weight of each fiber making up that fabric<\/em>.<\/p>\n If you have a fabric swatch in hand with an unknown fiber composition, it will be nigh impossible to order more fabric of the same type. Where would you even start with a google search? After reading this article, you will no longer need to rely on your fabric supplier to check the fiber composition for you. In this article, you will learn the following:<\/p>\n A fabric\u2019s fiber composition is the very first thing that you should know to start sourcing fabric. Your fabric supplier will be able to acquire a more accurate match to your desired fabric, if you can tell them the fabric\u2019s fiber composition.<\/p>\n You want what you\u2019ve paid. We assume that everyone is honest, but you never know, and you want your customer to receive what they\u2019ve paid for as well.<\/p>\n If you are importing or exporting fabrics or garments, then the tariffs on those imports and exports is greatly affected by the fiber composition. Furthermore, most countries require a fiber composition label to be attached to all finished products.<\/p>\n We only need a small piece of fabric for the test. Occasionally, the fabric is quite expensive, so we only take what we need from the swatch. Cut a square from the swatch that is about 3-4 cm on one side, if the swatch is already quite small, then there is no need to cut it!<\/p>\n Orient the fabric square vertically. (The knitting pattern should appear to have vertical lines) Then pull some yarn from the edge. Keep pulling the yarn until you get the full length of one yarn, from one side to another. It may take some time. Be patient.<\/p>\n Separate the yarns that look or feel different to you in different piles. Remember which type of yarn was the last to be pulled from the fabric, then try to get at least 10 of each type of yarn and the very last yarn you pull out should be of the same type that came last initially. This is to allow you to get an accurate representation of the fabric\u2019s fiber composition.<\/p>\n Put the piles of each type of yarn on the scale and write down the weights.<\/p>\n Add up the total weight of all the yarns. Then use the following formula to calculate the fiber composition percentages:<\/p>\n (The weight of one yarn pile \u00f7 the total weight of all the yarns) x 100% = Fiber percentage<\/p>\n In this case, the total weight of the black yarn pile and the grey yarn pile is 0.035g + 0.045g = 0.08g.<\/p>\n The fiber composition percentage of the black yarn pile will be (0.035 \u00f7 0.08) x 100% = 43.75%<\/p>\n The fiber composition percentage of the grey yarn pile will be (0.045 \u00f7 0.08) x 100% = 56.25%<\/p>\n\n
When is it important to know a fabric\u2019s fiber composition?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n1. When sourcing fabric<\/h3>\n
2. When you want to double check the composition of the fabric you ordered<\/h3>\n
3. A fabric\u2019s fiber composition is essential for labeling<\/h3>\n
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How to check the fabric composition of knitted fabrics?<\/h2>\n
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1. Cut a small piece off of the fabric swatch<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Pull the fiber from the square piece<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Separate the yarns into different piles<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Weigh each pile of yarn<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Do the math<\/h3>\n
6. Identify yarn material<\/h3>\n