description Viscose (Rayon) Overview
Viscose, commonly called rayon in many contexts, is a regenerated cellulose fibre made by dissolving chemically treated cellulose and extruding the solution into an acid coagulation bath. The viscose process was developed and patented in Britain in 1892 by Charles Frederick Cross, Edward Bevan, and Clayton Beadle, and commercial viscose rayon production began in the early twentieth century. It is used as filament or staple fibre in textiles and is classified as semi-synthetic because its cellulose feedstock is natural but the fibre is manufactured chemically.
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What is viscose rayon?
Viscose, commonly called rayon, is a regenerated cellulose fibre. It is made by dissolving chemically treated cellulose and extruding the solution into an acid coagulation bath.
What raw material is used to make viscose?
Viscose begins with cellulose, usually obtained from plant-based wood pulp or similar cellulose sources. Chemical treatment turns that cellulose into a solution that can be spun into fibre.
When was the viscose process developed?
The viscose process was developed and patented in Britain in 1892. Charles Frederick Cross was one of the key figures associated with the patent.
Is viscose a natural or synthetic fabric?
Viscose starts with natural cellulose but is chemically regenerated into fibre. It is therefore often described as a regenerated cellulosic fibre rather than a fully natural fibre like cotton or linen.
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