What is rayon and what are the advantages and disadvantages of rayon?

Rayon is a kind of material made of cellulose fiber (extracted from petroleum, animals and plants) and made through complex processing. It is a kind of renewable fiber. The raw material is simple to obtain and the production cost is not high, although It is rayon but has similar characteristics to natural fibers such as cotton and linen. The following will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of rayon and its uses to you.


Advantages of rayon:
Rayon is excellent in both strength and abrasion resistance. The fabric made of it is durable and durable, and has a certain anti-static ability. The fabric is hydrophilic and can be washed or dry cleaned. The fabric is simple and convenient to care for. Wide range of The use of rayon makes rayon occupy a large share in the field of fabric textiles. Finally, the price of artificial silk is not high. The price per kilogram ranges from ten to twenty yuan. It can be used for textile (clothing) and Industry (safety belts, ropes).





Disadvantages of rayon:
Although rayon is strong, its strength will be greatly reduced in the wet state (loss of 3 to 5 layers), so pay attention when washing, too much force will damage the fiber, followed by rayon's poor resilience, which will cause damage after washing. There are different degrees of shrinkage, and if the storage environment is not ventilated, the rayon is prone to mildew.


Uses of rayon:
For example, some shirts and jackets can be produced with rayon. In addition to clothes, curtains and decorations can be produced with rayon, and rayon is also used in the field of bedding. Of course, rayon can also be used in products such as industrial ropes and car seat cushions.