What is Rayon?
Rayon is a natural fiber and made from wood pulp, nowadays a lot of people say that they are very particular to natural fiber over synthetic fibers like polyester because of the properties that natural fibers give that includes primarily the fact that they are very good for breathability and wicking
How is Rayon made?
The trees are being cut down, we will have wood chips or pieces of wood which is turned into cellulose, cellulose is a wood pulp this compound then gets pushed through a device also known as a spinner and these thin fibers get formed from the spinnerets then treated with chemicals to be rayon yarn, so the source of rayon is natural but it goes through a chemical process, therefore, rayon fabric is also a semi-synthetic fabric.
Rayon fabric VS Silk fabric
Rayon is one of the first man-made fabric and it was actually developed as a less expensive alternative to silk, always when we think of silk, it is only woven, but when we think of rayon just like cotton, you can both have woven and knit. Rayon is manufactured to be replacement silk, and you may think it is very similar to viscose, you are correct, rayon and viscose are sometimes used interchangeably.
But they are not completely the same, rayon definitely has a more silky smooth finish, almost Shiny finish where viscose can have different types of textures and finishes. So if you think about rayon, you should think about it as a silk alternative.
Rayon fabric VS Cotton fabric
You often see rayon blended with cotton for bed sheets to give it smoothness like Egyptian cotton. However, you are not buying Egyptian cotton, you are buying a rayon, and rayon is giving it that smooth silky feeling and look which will make it seem like Egyptian cotton but once you sleep in it, you will notice that it is not Egyptian cotton. Rayon is also blended with wool especially in carpets.
The benefit of using Viscose Rayon Fabric
Rayon fabric is very good for breathability and wicking. Now wicking is very important in summer because it will pull moisture and heat kind of away from the body and it will help keep you really cool which if you are sewing summer garments. If you are sensitive skin, now do keep in mind it is depending on the fabric you are wearing.
Rayon is a natural fiber made from wood, so if you have sensitive skin that is probably what you are going to go with it. Besides, It is made from natural fiber is fantastic for being environmentally friendly. Environmentally conscious is popular in people’s lives, and If sustainable selling is something important for you, it is a good choice for you.
Now our Company Rayon fabric uses our newest fiber Gracell®.
Gracell® fiber is a new type of strong bio-based fiber, made of 100% pure wood pulp, with ultra-high fiber strength, and perfect softness like silk and velvet. It is widely used in knitted children’s clothing, knitted underwear, knitting Underpants, sweaters, woolen woven fabrics, home textiles, non-woven fabrics, and high-end woven fabrics such as denim, trousers, shirts, etc. are widely used. The fabrics have the advantages of soft hand feeling, good shape retention, and anti-pilling.
Natural environmental protection
The raw material comes from the Amazon River Basin in Latin America, made of 100% pure natural wood pulp, which is degradable and has a small load on the natural environment; it has passed the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 environmental protection certification and obtained the FSC global forest management chain of custody certification.
Good shape retention
The shrinkage rate of Gracell fiber is small, and it is uniform and stable. It is easier to control the production and processing in the post-process production and processing such as warp drawing, weaving, and finishing. The pure spinning and blended fabrics and garments produced have better dimensional stability. Not easy to deform and easier to take care of.
Anti-pilling
The anti-pilling and abrasion resistance of Gracell fabric is better than that of modal viscose fiber. Gracell denim fabric can be washed with water technology and is not easy to fluff.
Breathable and skin-friendly
Gracell’s fabric can better prevent the discomfort caused by static electricity. The finished fabric has better moisture absorption and air permeability and is more skin-friendly and comfortable.
Super tough
Gracell denim, trousers, and other woven fabrics have higher breaking and tearing strength and are durable to wear and wash; Gracell knitted fabrics have higher bursting strength, are not easy to break and fluff and the fabric is smoother.
Silky and soft
Gracell fiber has a special structure, combined with the ultra fineness and uniformity of the fiber, the fabric and the garment feel soft and smooth, with a richer and more special soft feeling.
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