Question

how is rayon made ?list its importan uses

Answer 1

Rayon is made from cellulose. Cellulose from wood pulp is chemically treated to make a soluble substance. The substance is then passed through a spinneret to make rayon fibres.

uses:

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made of regenerated cellulose. Like naturally occurring cellulosic textile fibers—including cotton, kapok, linen, hemp, jute, and ramie—rayon is used for a wide range of fabrics for household textiles as well as fine and utilitarian fashions.

Answer 2

Rayon is made from purified cellulose, primarily from wood pulp, which is chemically converted into a soluble compound. It is then dissolved and forced through a spinneret to produce filaments which are chemically solidified, resulting in fibers of nearly pure cellulose.

Uses of rayon:

▪Rayon typically has an elevated luster quality giving it a brilliant gloss

▪Mainly, Rayon fibres are used in apparel industry such as Aloha shirts, blouses, dresses, Jackets, Lingerie, scarves, suits, ties, hats and socks…,

▪ Some rayon fibres are for filling in Zippo lighters, furnishings including bedspreads, bedsheets, blankets, window covers, upholstery and slipcovers..,

▪ For industrial purposes such as medical surgery products, non-woven items, tire cord and some other uses like diapers, towels, feminine hygiene products..,

Properties of Rayon:

▪ Rayon is a versatile fiber

▪ Rayon is very soft, cool comfortable and very good absorbent property but could not be able to protect body heat and used in humid steamy climatic conditions.

▪ Rayon fibre has the same comfort property as natural fibres.

▪ Rayon can easily be dyed in variety of colors.

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