2007-09-05 05:27:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Rayon is the oldest manufactured fiber, having been in production since the 1880s in France, where it was originally developed as a cheap alternative to silk. Dupont Chemicals acquired the rights to the process in the 1920s and quickly turned rayon into a household word, churning out yards of the cheap, versatile fabric. Rayon drapes well, is easy to dye, and is highly absorbent, although it tends to age poorly. Many rayon products yellow with age and pill or form small balls and areas of roughness where the fabric is most heavily worn.
Rayon is used in a variety of textile applications, including shirts and skirts, and appears in both woven and knitted forms. The fabric has gained an unfair reputation because it is frequently used in cheaply constructed garments that do not stand up to heavy wear. However, rayon is an excellent, nicely draping alternative to silk and is frequently used in evening gowns and other flowing garments.
2007-09-05 05:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Miss D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rayon is a type of artificial fabric
2007-09-05 05:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by CanProf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe they are artificial fibers in clothing.
2007-09-05 05:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bubbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use them in my coloring book
2007-09-05 05:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋