RAYON

RAYON HISTORY

• First manufactured fiber developed.
• Also known as viscose.
• Produced artificial silk or rayon in 1910.
• The term "rayon" was first used in 1924.
• Oldest man made fiber.

HOW RAYON IS MADE AND MANUFACTURED

• Some major rayon producing areas are China, India, and Europe
• The major source of cellulose required in the creation of rayon is wood pulp, which is produced from timber.
• After the bark has been removed, the wood is chipped into very small pieces,
• It's boiled under pressure, chemically treated, washed, and then dried.
• The final product is a hybrid material called viscose rayon.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Soft & Comfortable
• Drapes Well
• Washable & dry cleanable
• Dyes and prints well
• Highly absorbent

PROPER CARE FOR RAYON

• Best to hand wash it.
• Wash in cool or temperate water.
• Never wring, twist, or bunch up rayon.
• Place on a hanger to dry.

USES OF RAYON

• Used in textile industry to make textiles.
• Making tyre cords.
• Making carpets and surgical dressings.
• Used to make bedspreads, curtains, blankets, etc.
• Used for sportswear, slacks, suits, etc.

OTHER RAYON FACTS

• Appears in woven and knitted form.
• Frequently used in evening gowns and other flowing garments.
• Rayon fibers are wet spun.
• Easy to dye.
• Alternative to silk.

SOURCES

• http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/rayon.htm
• http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-rayon.htm
• http://www.garmentcare.com/blog/history-and-care-of-rayon/