Viscose (also referred to as rayon) is an innovative natural fiber

Viscose (also referred to as rayon) is an innovative natural fiber, revered for its silk-like drape and soft touch. Breathable yet soft to the touch, dyeable into vibrant hues easily; absorbent yet moisture-wicking properties make this fabric highly sought-after; its large surface area also affords great antimicrobial protection against infections.

Viscose fabric has become an incredibly versatile fabric, popular in numerous areas including apparel and home textiles such as dresses and t-shirts. Unfortunately, some people misunderstand some of its negative attributes which makes understanding products made with viscose difficult; therefore, this article aims to clarify some misconceptions so everyone has a clearer picture of this versatile and engaging material.

Viscose (rayon), is produced using cellulose from natural sources like wood pulp and cotton linters - it should not be confused with synthetic fabrics produced from petroleum as its composition resembles cotton or wool, so it falls under "natural fibers" category.

Cellulose is an extremely resilient material, yet can be broken down into much smaller molecules to be transformed into new material. To do this, raw cellulose must be chipped into small pieces and treated with chemicals like caustic soda (also known as sodium hydroxide) and carbon disulfide to produce alkali cellulose solution which then needs to be aged, filtered, vacuum treated to remove air bubbles which could weaken yarn filaments. Finally it's forced through a spinnerette creating long strands of regenerated cellulose which will then hardened with sulfuric acid to form viscose yarn - all the while still producing alkali cellulose yarn!

Viscose fabric production is highly efficient and yields high-quality textile products, but due to the harsh chemicals involved, pollution may occur during its creation. However, manufacturers have taken steps to make this fabric more eco-friendly by creating closed-loop systems which capture and neutralize any harmful chemicals before they cause harm and by treating water for reuse afterwards - making viscose an excellent option for those wanting eco-friendly fabric without compromising garment or textile quality.

Viscose may have negative environmental repercussions during production, yet it remains an excellent choice for sewing enthusiasts. Its strength and dependability make it ideal for sewing apparel made with viscose blends; such as blouses, dresses or skirts. With such versatile material blends available and flexible blending capabilities like cotton or silk used as base fabrics it offers endless design opportunities when combined together to make stunning garments!