Rayon
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Rayon, also called viscose, is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products. It has the same molecular structure as cellulo
A device for spinning viscose rayon dating from 1901
A viscous solution of cellulose xanthate dissolved in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution referred to as "viscose dope", prior to regeneration of the cellulose fibers
Lyocell shirt
A close-up of rayon from a skirt
Cellophane
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Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of regenerated cellulose. Its low permeability to air, oils, greases, bacteria, and liquid water makes it useful for food packaging. Cellophane is highly p
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…cleaning, and acetate garments disintegrate when heated in a tumble dryer. The two fabrics are now required to be listed distinctly on US garment labels. Cellophane is generally made by the viscose process, but dried into sheets instead of fibers. Cellophane – Thin, transparent sheet made of cellulose…
Chocolate rabbits wrapped in cellophane
1953 DuPont advert for cellophane
Rolls of cellophane in various colours