About Viscose & Rayon
It dyes to deep, bright shades and is widely used for dress material, sarees, linings and blended shirting. The trade-off is strength: viscose loses a significant share of it when wet, so handling and finishing need care, and shrinkage is higher than cotton.
Modal is a higher-wet-strength variant of viscose with better dimensional stability, which is why it commands a premium in knitwear and innerwear.
Typical specifications
- Fibre
- Regenerated cellulose
- Known for
- Drape, dye brightness
- Watch
- Wet strength, shrinkage
- Variants
- Viscose, modal, blends
Viscose & Rayon — buyer FAQs
Is viscose the same as rayon?
Effectively yes — viscose is the most common type of rayon, and in the Indian trade the terms are used interchangeably.
Does viscose shrink?
More than cotton, and it weakens when wet. Pre-shrinking and careful finishing matter, and shrinkage tolerances should be agreed before ordering.
