Question

why is rayon called artificial silk

Answer 1

fibre was obtained by chemical treatment of wood pulp . this fibre was called rayon or artificial silk

Answer 2

Answer:

Rayon is a synthetic fiber or man-made fiber or artificial fiber as it is prepared from the natural raw material called cellulose. ... The kind of rayon fibers which imitate the feel and texture of natural silk is therefore termed as 'artificial silk'.