Jenny, How did you determine the Rayon? Did you pull warp and weft threads for your test and one test wool and one tested Rayon?
I’m really curious, because anytime I’ve done a burn test on blends, the strongest odor overpowers all – so, for example when I test a known, wool/rayon blend, it tests as wool because it strongly smells like wool and the wool self extinguishes the whole deal rather quickly.
I’d agree, that the Rayon is probably not the strongest fibre for stays, but you could certainly use a sturdy cotton interlining to “prop up” the rayon strength.
I’m afraid I’m not shy about using rayon blends in historical clothing at all. (I would never use ANY other fibre like nylon or polyester or anything plastic-y without consulting with a client and warning and discussing the fabric so they understood about flammability and wearing comfort. – And for myself - no. - but Rayon (and the newer rayon similar products are my one man-made exception.) Rayon is a cellulose fibre and it “acts” naturally when worn. It was developed originally as “artificial silk”, which I find interesting and is probably why I love the drape of it. Think of your pink fabric as a wool/natural fibre- artificial silk blend. That doesn’t sound so bad, now, does it?
My current “for me” project is also using a wool/rayon blend in green. I’ll post when I’m done as I’m pitiful at the “as it’s happening” update type posts.
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I’m really curious, because anytime I’ve done a burn test on blends, the strongest odor overpowers all – so, for example when I test a known, wool/rayon blend, it tests as wool because it strongly smells like wool and the wool self extinguishes the whole deal rather quickly.
I’d agree, that the Rayon is probably not the strongest fibre for stays, but you could certainly use a sturdy cotton interlining to “prop up” the rayon strength.
I’m afraid I’m not shy about using rayon blends in historical clothing at all. (I would never use ANY other fibre like nylon or polyester or anything plastic-y without consulting with a client and warning and discussing the fabric so they understood about flammability and wearing comfort. – And for myself - no. - but Rayon (and the newer rayon similar products are my one man-made exception.) Rayon is a cellulose fibre and it “acts” naturally when worn. It was developed originally as “artificial silk”, which I find interesting and is probably why I love the drape of it. Think of your pink fabric as a wool/natural fibre- artificial silk blend. That doesn’t sound so bad, now, does it?
My current “for me” project is also using a wool/rayon blend in green. I’ll post when I’m done as I’m pitiful at the “as it’s happening” update type posts.