Viscose Yarn Features and Uses
Viscose Yarn is a semi-synthetic fiber, which was earlier known
as viscose rayon. In simple terms, it is a regenerated
manufactured fiber made from cellulose, obtained by the viscose
process. As a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber, it is
neither truly natural (like cotton, wool, or silk) nor truly synthetic
(like nylon or polyester) – it falls somewhere in between. The yarn
has gained popularity due to its low cost, silk-like feel, cotton-like
texture, with higher breathability, which can be easily dyed
and produces vivid colors. Viscose is an ideal substitute for
cotton because of its physiological advantages compared to
synthetic fibers. The physiological performance of Viscose
Yarn is unmatched by any other manufactured fiber.
Features of Viscose Yarn
Viscose Yarn is one of the most popular listings in the
textile industry mainly because it shares a lot of properties
with cotton and provides more breathability than it. Some of the
key features of this yarn are as follows:
Breathability
Viscose rayon is very breathable, making it an excellent fabric for
stylish summer wear. The super absorbent nature of viscose
fabric makes it a convenient option for activewear and
doesn’t make you feel too suffocated. Quite like cotton fabric,
it doesn’t trap heat and wicks away sweat.
Color Retentivity
It is a fabric that can be dyed easily to produce beautiful and vivid
colors. English color outfits look best when made with
viscose fabric. The fabric has excellent color retention and can
hold
for a dyes
long time despite numerous washes.
Preservative
It does not get damaged by weak acids. Weak alkalis will
not cause any damage to the fabric. It also holds the dye
after prolonged use of detergents and soaps without making it
fade or look dull.
Ability to Blend Easily
It blends well with most fibers. When blended with polyester,
it gives polyviscose, and when mixed with cotton, cotton viscose
is produced. When Viscose is blended with spandex, the
fabric offers good stretchability.
Silky Feel
Like almost every natural fiber, viscose can provide a soft
and silky feel to the clothing. One of the primary reasons
behind its popularity is the comfort of fine texture. That is why you
will often see it being included in the manufacturing process
of carpets,
linings,
coats, and wipes.
Economic
Viscose is a solid quality fabric that looks like silk but
doesn't leave a mark on your wallet. This low cost is due to
the low production cost and rich availability of raw resources
that help make Viscose.
Draping
Viscose yarn is the perfect choice for draping. Its complex
structure helps the folds to stick together for a delightful view, but
not so much that they cannot be manipulated according to your
needs. This property allows it to be used in manufacturing
curtains.