How To Identify A Pure Silk Saree: Tips To Follow

The silk saree market has always been a rage and won’t fade away in the foreseeable future. There’s something about the allure of silk sarees that makes them an absolute favourite of every woman. The purity of silk saree is the hallmark of authenticity and quality, however, some get trapped and cheated because of the lack of knowledge regarding the identification of pure silk fabric. In this guide, we’ll give you some easy tips to identify the pure silk saree fabric because we all want to be a smart buyer, don’t we?

How To Identify Pure Silk Saree

Check Price And Source

Creating pure silk fabric is a labour-intensive process justifying its high price. If someone is trying to tag it to you at a relatively lower price, know that you are being compromised on the quality. Additionally, buy from reputed sellers or established brands known for their commitment to quality.

Texture And Feel

Never buy silk sarees online. Offline shopping allows you to test the texture and feel the fabric up close. Run your hands on the fabric’s surface and see if it feels smooth, soft and slightly cool to the touch. If yes, then it is a pure silk fabric. Synthetic silk, on the other hand, may feel slippery or excessively smooth.

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Sheen And Luster

Silk’s natural lustre is hard to miss. It can’t be replicated in synthetic fabrics. Hold the saree under natural light and observe its sheen. Pure silk will have a subtle yet captivating glow that changes as you move the fabric.

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Burn Test

What if you have already bought the silk saree? Fret not! One small test and you can test its authenticity. Take a few threads from a less visible part of the saree and burn them. Pure silk will slowly burn with a smell similar to burning hair and leave behind fine ash. Synthetic materials will burn quickly, with a plastic-like smell and hard residue.

Transparency Test

Hold the saree under natural light. If the light shines through the fabric, it could indicate a lower thread count or the presence of synthetic fibres.

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