Text and Science Care

Textile Science and Care 3(2+1)

Lesson 08 : Rayon

Thermal Properties

Viscose rayon is a very good conductor of heat and thus very ideal for summer wear. As cellulosic fibre, it takes up the flame readily and burns faster than cotton and leaves a grayish white fluffy ash residue. As with cotton, it also shows an afterglow. Viscose rayon starts decomposing over 150 0C; ironing should be done at low temperatures.