A Versatile Fiber Often Referred To As Artificial Silk

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ALTERATIVES

Cotton Bamboo Silk

DESCRYPTION

Rayon was the first manufactured semi-synthetic fiber. It blends well with other fibers to create fabrics that feel soft and silky. There are many varieties of rayon; they differ slightly in both the manufacturing process and properties of the finished product.

HISTORY

Invented in France during the 1890s rayon was created to be an affordable imitation of silk, wool,cotton,and linen. It was originally called “viscose”, which is still used in Europe today. In 1924, the North American Textile industry adopted the term “rayon viscose”.

VARIATIONS

MODAL(MD):

A beechwood pulp fiber with a smoother surface and softer touch than rayon viscose. Durable, breathable, and shrink resistant, it is commonly used to produce lingerie and household products.

LYOCELL(LY/CY)

A bleached wood pulp fiber with high sensibility and the ability to absorb moisture.It is stronger and more breathable than rayon viscose and also the most environmentally friendly option of all rayon variations. It is also an eco-silk alternative as it can be spun into long yarns that are silky and smooth. The fiber is often used for sportswear and lingerie

CUPRO(CU)

A cotton linter regenerated fiber with a silky, smooth texture and a shiny surface. The fiber is anti-static, stretchable, and can regulate body temperature, which is why it is widely used as interfacing.

VISCOSE(VI)

Also known as viscose rayon, it is made from wood pulp or cotton linter and has a silky texture. However, its production process contributes to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Viscose can be less durable than other types of rayon.

WASH INSTRUCTIONS

[1]Dry clean or hand wash with cool water[2]Flat dry

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Smooth and soft
  • Silky and lustrous
  • Highly breakable, Especially when wet
  • Absorbs moisture quickly
  • Highly Flamable
  • Takes dye well
  • Tends to shrink
  • Prone to wrinkle