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Fibers and Threads
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mineral | earth, glass, asbestos, etc. |
| Animal | silk, wool, fur |
| Vegetable | cotton, linen, hemp |
| Synthetic | rayon, nylon, acetate |
| What are some tests that will help to identify a fiber? | burn test, solvent/solubility test, stain test, and microscopic test |
| Burn test | burning a fiber can give you hints on its origin; characteristic odors, residues, beading, and smoke/smolder |
| Solvent/Solubility test | test to identify if the fiber dissolves in a certain solvent, usually use these solvents: HCL, NaOH, Bleach, Acetone, Dry-cleaning solvent |
| Stain test | a test to see if blood stains the cloth, if the blood will bead off, and if it is another substance. |
| Microscopic test | a test to see what you can see using the microscope; weave, braids, folds, twists, translucency, fraying, etc. |
| Tape method | using tape to collect fiber evidence |
| Sweeping/vacuuming method | uses a vacuum to collect fiber evidence, however it collects all the other debris as well. |