How to Check the Purity of Pure Silk Sarees?

 Silk sarees symbolize luxury and elegance and have been an essential part of every Indian wedding ceremony for ages. The variety of designs, styles, color combinations, and even the availability of these sarees have made them popular across the globe.

However, the price tag attached to such elegant and beautiful pieces is not very cheap, and the quality of silk used in making them is one of the reasons why it is so expensive. But still, there are certain things that you can do to check the purity of your silk saree before buying it for yourself or someone else as a gift. Read on as we enlist the steps to determine the purity of pure silk sarees. 

Step 1. Check the Quality of Raw Material

The quality of raw materials is the first thing you must check before purchasing. Many factors affect the quality of pure silk sarees, but it mainly depends on how it is processed and manufactured. The processing and manufacturing process will determine how long the fabric will last and its texture. For example, suppose you buy a silk saree from a shop that is not specialize in silk sarees. In that case, you may be disappointed with their products because they are usually made from low-quality raw materials.

The best way to check the quality of raw material is by looking at its label or packaging. If it is available in a box, you can open it and check whether there are any stains on the fabric or any signs of damage on them (e.g., holes). If there are no such signs, then this would indicate that they have used good-quality raw materials in their manufacturing process. If they don't have such labels, then this would mean that they haven't used good quality raw materials in their manufacturing process or they have used cheap ones, which could lead to poor quality products for sale at low prices.

Step 2. Check the Weight:

The weight of the saree is an important factor that you should check before buying a silk saree. It will help you gauge whether it is of good quality or not. If it is light in weight, then it means the material isn't good enough, and it won't last long. It also won't be comfortable to wear if it is light in weight. It may get torn easily when you wear it again or after a few months, depending on how delicate it is made.

If you see a heavyweight saree, this indicates that the fabric used for making this saree is of premium quality and will last longer than others. The heavier the fabric makes your saree feel, the better its quality!

Step 3. Check The Threads

If you find any single strand of cotton thread in your fabric, it is a sign that it is fake and not pure silk. Using a magnifying glass or microscope, you can also check for these threads. The closer you look at the threads, the clearer it will appear that they are not real. If there are even one or two strands of cotton in your fabric, chances are good that it's fake; if you find lots of them, it's almost certain you have been duped!

In The End

Hopefully, this piece has been eye-opening. If you're looking to buy a pure silk saree, it's important to know if it truly is. There are some things you can look for, but ultimately only a testing facility can determine its purity—and even then, there's no 100% guarantee that what you're buying is 100% pure silk. You might also want to consider buying from a trusted source—someone you know or a reputable retailer.