Post a picture? There's always the possibility that it could be a blend, or that the fabric was bought in bulk. I'm not too sure as to why you would be in doubt. Not all silks feel the same, just like polyester or cotton.
Burning a fabric allows you to tell if it's synthetic or natural fibers. Synthetics melt, while natural fibers do not. Someone who is experienced in textiles could even tell you the specific fibers or blends by the way it burns.
I know this, and as stated in the post, "I honestly don't want to burn my relatively expensive (but cheap for silk) dress!" I don't want to damage it in anyway, regardless of it's origins, which is why I'm asking for alternate methods or if someone just knows the answer (because my research hasn't turned up anything).
(EDIT:, just read your comment in context, sorry if it was directed at the above poster--just a bit annoyed at everyone saying to do the burn test.)
There's always the possibility that it could be a blend, or that the fabric was bought in bulk. I'm not too sure as to why you would be in doubt. Not all silks feel the same, just like polyester or cotton.
(Burn it? Really?)
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(EDIT:, just read your comment in context, sorry if it was directed at the above poster--just a bit annoyed at everyone saying to do the burn test.)
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