| Rayon is a synthetic fiber produced
from regenerated cellulose (wood pulp) that has been chemically
treated. Fabrics
made of rayon are strong, highly absorbent, and soft; they drape
well and can be dyed in brilliant, long-lasting colors. Rayon
can be used alone or blended with other synthetic or natural fibers.
Since the mid-1980s rayon use has grown dramatically as new formulations
and blends have added more strength and softness to the fabric
and have made it more absorbent, more washable, and less vulnerable
to wrinkling.(1) |
