Rayon
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Rayon This is a manufactured cellulosic fibre. Cellulosic because it is made from wood pulp and manufactured because this wood pulp is treated with chemicals and regenerated into fibres. As rayon is a manufactured fibre the size and shape can be controlled. It has uniform diameter and is clear and lustrous. Rayon being a cellulosic fibre has most properties like cotton. But it has a lower strength and durability. The main advantage of rayon and manufactured cellulosic fibres is that they can be reprocessed out of waste material and have an appearance like silk.
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Rayon This is a manufactured cellulosic fibre. Cellulosic because it is made from wood pulp and manufactured because this wood pulp is treated with chemicals and regenerated into fibres. As rayon is a manufactured fibre the size and shape can be controlled. It has uniform diameter and is clear and lustrous.
Rayon being a cellulosic fibre has most properties like cotton. But it has a lower strength and durability. The main advantage of rayon and manufactured cellulosic fibres is that they can be reprocessed out of waste material and have an appearance like silk.
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