The mixture is aged to make the Rayon Fabric fibers stronger, the cellulose structures are broken down, and the rayon is stretched to form the finished fabric.

Properties of Rayon

Rayon has a feel and look that is similar to silk; the fabric is also able to hold color well. Rayon is a particularly breathable fabric, and has more of an ability to absorb moisture than cotton.

It's unlikely that lightly colored rayon will be damaged by bleach, as it has a healthy resistance to acidic and alkali substances.

Rayon does have the tendency to burn since it's made of cellulose, but fire-resistant finishes can be applied to the fabric before it is sold.

Caring for Rayon

Once you purchase a clothing item made of rayon, it's important to know how to care for the fabric to keep your clothes looking their best.

The Dharma Trading Company website suggests hand-washing rayon, since the fabric is particularly fragile and may unravel in the washing machine or dryer, particularly when rayon clothing is in the same load with sturdier Suede Fabric like cotton.