Rayon Fiber
Rayon is a popularly produced man made fiber which is simulated to resemble other natural fibers. It is used for a number of domestic and industrial products. The fiber is composed of pure cellulose. It is made form cellulose that has been reformed or regenerated. The fiber is produced from naturally occurring polymers and so it is not a synthetic fiber.There are two basic types of rayon that are commercially produced. These are:
- Viscose
- High wet-modulus
Applications
Rayon is used in a wide variety of products, across industries. Some of the applications are:
- Apparel eg. dresses, jackets, lingerie, linings
- Furnishings eg. bed sheets, blankets, upholstery
- Industrial use
- Feminine hygiene products
