viscose
Regenerated wood textile
Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber made from regenerated cellulose, typically derived from wood pulp.
The manufacturing process produces a viscous solution—hence the name—that's extruded into threads.
Viscose fabric is soft, breathable, and drapes well, making it popular for clothing: a viscose blouse, viscose lining.
Also called rayon, though rayon is the broader category.
Semi-synthetic cellulose textile
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
jersey · twill · garment · apparel · fashion · sewing · tailoring · yarn
Derived then chemically modified
- manufacturedMade by machinery
- regeneratedRestored after damage
- processedSubjected to operations
- man-madeCreated by humans
artificial · polymer · acetate · nylon · polyester · acrylic · spandex · modal
Smooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- softYielding to touch
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- sheenSoft surface luster
satiny · flowing · drape · supple · sleek · lightweight · breathable · luxurious
Small amounts of liquid
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
- breathablePermits air passage
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- absorptionProcess of taking in
permeable · cool · comfortable · summer · humidity · quick-dry · porous · ventilation
rayon
Semi-synthetic cellulose textile
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
knit · jersey · twill · garment · apparel · fashion · sewing · tailoring · yarn · fibers
semi-synthetic
Derived then chemically modified
- manufacturedMade by machinery
- regeneratedRestored after damage
- processedSubjected to operations
man-made · artificial · polymer · acetate · nylon · polyester · acrylic · spandex · modal · lyocell
silky
Smooth and lustrous
sheen · satiny · flowing · drape · supple · sleek · lightweight · breathable · luxurious · delicate
moisture
Small amounts of liquid
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
- breathablePermits air passage
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
absorption · permeable · cool · comfortable · summer · humidity · quick-dry · porous · ventilation · toweling
flow
Unbroken forward movement
pleats · gown · skirt · dress · curtain · swag · fluidity · garment · scarf · blouse
solution
Answer or liquid mixture
extrusion · alkali · coagulation · filament · spinneret · bath · solvent · processing · gel
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- fiberscotton, wool, silk, linen, hemp
- synthetic fabricsacrylic, polyester, nylon, spandex, acetate
- synthetic fibersnylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, spandex
- semi-synthetic materialsrayon, modal, lyocell, Tencel, celluloid
- Semisyntheticsrayon, cellophane, nitrocellulose, heroin, hydrocodone
viscosesilk
Fine woven insect fiber
natural fibers · cotton · wool · linen · cashmere
- kinematic viscosityViscosity divided by density