All about Viscose Yarn
What is Viscose Yarn Viscose is one of the most used semi-synthetic fabric in the industry. It is a type of a rayon fabric which comes from wood pulp, and is often used a silk substitute, due to similar feel and texture. It is a versatile fabric and serves its purpose in clothing items like blouses, dresses, and jackets. The yarn has gained popularity due to its low cost of production, silk-like feel, and cotton-like texture, which has more dyeability and makes it ideal for women apparels. Viscose shares some properties and cotton, which is why it is often used as a substitute for cotton. How is Viscose Manufactured Viscose comes from tree wood pulp of various plants like beech, pine, and bamboo. The plant is chipped, and wood pulp is extracted from it, by dissolving it in sodium hydroxide. Mixing with sodium hydroxide leads to formation of brown wood pulp, which is then washed, cleaned, and bleached. To form Viscose fibers, this brownish pulp is treated with carbon disul...