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Kaes Mahmud
Kaes Mahmud
Fabric Sourcing & Sustainability Specialist || Next; Li &Fung; Perry Ellis || IBA; AUST
Published Aug 11, 2023
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People often get confused with the words- Rayon, Modal, Viscose, Lyocell and Tencel. If you do so, this article is for you. People sometimes use those words interchangeably, but they are not the same fibers.
Rayon, Modal, Viscose, Lyocell and Tencel all are regenerated cellulose
Derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls
Cellulose is extracted from the plant material
Dissolved in a chemical solution, and then
Spun into fibers.
Rayon is a general term used to describe fibers that are made from regenerated cellulose.
Rayon, Modal, Viscose, Lyocell (often referred to by the brand name Tencel), and Tencel are all types of fibers used in the textile industry. They are derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. While they share similarities, they also have distinct characteristics and production processes. Let's explore each of them:
Similarities:
Differences:
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Uttam K. Gayen
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Very Effective.. Thanks for sharing. Hun Hsin Textile Co. (BD) Ltd.
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Md. Tariqul Islam
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Very Effective... Thanks for sharing...
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Very useful
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