Rayon
By William Johnson
What the fiber is made of
Cellulose
Category of fiber
Manufactured
Use of fiber in everyday clothes or products
Aloha shirts, blouses, dresses, Jackets, Lingerie, scarves, suits, ties, hats and socks
Advantages of fiber and Disadvantages of fiber
Advantages
Soft and comfortable
Drapes well
Durable
Highly absorbent
Dyes and prints well
No static or pilling problems
Inexpensive
Colorfast
May be washable
Soft and comfortable
Drapes well
Durable
Highly absorbent
Dyes and prints well
No static or pilling problems
Inexpensive
Colorfast
May be washable
Disadvantages
Wrinkles easily unless treated
Low resiliency
Heat sensitive
Susceptible to mildew
Stretches
Weakens when wet
Fabric shrinks if washed
May need dry cleaning
Care instructions
Dry Clean only