Char cloth

[surplus 6]

Hi guys n gals. Is denim from jeans any good for making char cloth from?

[luresalive]

Yep, it works well, just make sure there's no residue from soap powder left on it as this can hinder its effectiveness

[AdrianRose]

As above.
I've used denim for years and it works well. But be careful of the fumes when charring it due to the chemicals used in the dyeing and bleaching process.

Ade

[surplus 6]

cheers chaps, I've got an old pair I (the mrs) was about to throw in the bin. I know what I'm doing tomorrow. lol

[MadZ]

make sure its proper chard, did a large batch the other day and the outer bits were great but more towards the middle was still a bit hard and did not char up great

[FishyFolk]

Reminds me I am completely out. I have chaga but char cloth is easier to catch a spark with :-)
The fantastic part is that I have a tin loaded with cloth ready to be charred in my fire kit, but never remember to stick it in the fire
for charring when I have one going!

[biker-bri]

I was presented with a tin and a small roll of char cloth at the last meeting at Denbigh by Garry (bushratty) so I now have no excuses - will have a go at making some in the next few days.
Bri