Fabric Definition:
Viscose is a soft, breathable, and drapable semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp, offering a luxurious silk-like feel at an affordable price, used in apparel, home textiles, and linings.
Composition:
100% Viscose (Rayon), Viscose/Cotton, Viscose/Elastane, Viscose/Polyester, Viscose/Modal, Viscose/Linen
Texture:
Soft, smooth, silky, fluid drape, slight sheen, cool to the touch, can be matte or glossy, luxurious hand feel
Stretch Level:
Low to Moderate (knits stretch; woven has minimal stretch; elastane for elasticity)
Fabric Construction:
Woven (Satin, Twill, Crepe, Chiffon) or Knitted (Jersey, Interlock)
GSM Range:
80-250 GSM (light to medium; 100-180 GSM for apparel)
Breathability:
Excellent (highly breathable, airy, and cool)
Moisture Management:
High (high moisture absorption, wicks moisture, comfortable)
Durability:
Moderate (good durability but lower wet strength, can stretch or shrink if not cared for)
Thermal Properties:
Moderate; cool in summer, comfortable in all seasons; less insulating than cotton
Key Usage Areas:
Dresses, Blouses, Shirts, Skirts, Tops, Linings, Scarves, Bedding, Towels, Loungewear
Medical textiles, hygiene products, wipes, filtration, nonwovens, industrial textiles