Rayon

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Rayon is a synthetic filament fiber. Rayon is created by taking wood pulp and turning it into liquid form. Then that liquid solution is pushed through holes in a device called a spinneret. As the liquid comes into contact with the air it solidifies into rayon, a fiber. Three common hole shapes in the spinarette determine the quality of the yarn: semi-dull, dull, or bright.

Rayon was originally named artificial silk or wood silk. The name rayon was created in 1924. Unlike nylon, rayon absorbs water, making it more comfortable to wear as a clothing textile.

As well as viscose rayon, there are other types such as anitrocellulose rayon, developed in 1891.

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