Viscose is an interesting and very popular fabric. It is obtained artificially, but from natural raw materials. Viscose processing can be carried out in various ways. Depending on the type of processing used, viscose fabric may resemble linen, cotton, silk and even wool. The range of products made from viscose is quite wide, ranging from light women's blouses and ending with tires for cars.
Viscose is a fabric that mankind learned about in the 19th century. This happened after English scientists managed to open the process of xanthogenesis. Using this process, viscose fibers are formed from a special solution. The finished product acquires a honey color and paste consistency. The next stage of production is the passage of viscose through the die. The fibers thus obtained are stretched, then washed thoroughly, twisted and “oiled”. Viscose is a fabric that is pleasant to the touch. She is characterized by silk sheen. If there is no shine, then matting additives were most likely used.
Viscose is a natural fabric that does not cause allergies or skin irritation. One of the main features of viscose is its ability to absorb excess moisture. According to this indicator, it is 2 times higher than cotton. Viscose fabric is easy to dye in a variety of colors. Note that when moistened, viscose (clean, not dirty) becomes less durable.
But this problem is simply being solved. For this, reinforcing fibers are woven into the material. Non-woven viscose fabric retains its main properties even when heated to 150 degrees. The viscose canvas blends perfectly with other fibers. All this allows you to significantly improve many indicators, including hygroscopicity, softness and reliability. Rayon is a fabric that is not electrified.
An important point is that viscose belongs to the category of environmentally friendly materials. Unlike other fabrics made from petrochemical raw materials, viscose is made from cellulose (natural wood). The process of recycling viscose products is also not a danger to human health and the environment.
With the properties of this material, everything is extremely clear. Now it's time to talk about the areas of its application. Viscose thread is successfully used for embroidery. Comfortable clothes for home are sewn from viscose fabric.
Non-woven viscose perfectly absorbs moisture and allows the skin to "breathe". Such clothes can safely be worn by people suffering from allergies and asthma.
In household use curtains, bedding sets and tablecloths sewn from natural viscose. Such qualities as high strength and reliability make viscose indispensable in the manufacture of racing tires. It turns out that the famous tarpaulin boots are also made with the addition of viscose, processed in a special way. Recently, viscose cleaning wipes appeared on the market, which immediately gained unprecedented popularity among Russians. Cleaning any surfaces with such wipes is much faster and better.