Rayon is versatile and can blend with other fabrics to improve finished products and clothing.
Rayon, a manufactured fiber composed of regenerated cellulose, can be made to be quite lustrous and strong, dependent upon the number and size of the filaments in the yarn.
Rayon fiber offers:
- Highly absorbent
- Soft and comfortable
- Drapes well
Sample rayon applications:
- Clothing
- Tire cord
- Industrial products
- Blends with other fibers to enhance functional and aesthetic qualities of the resulting fabric
Technical Data
| Tenacity (g/denier) |
2.0 - 3.0 |
| Elongation at break (%) |
15.0 - 30.0 |
| Shrinkage at 177°C (%) |
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| Melting point (°F) |
Does not melt |
| In flame |
Burns quickly |
| After flame |
Continues to burn |
| Chemical resistance |
Poor resistance to strong acids and bases |
| Specific gravity (g/cc) |
1.51 |
| Moisture regain (%) |
10.5 - 16.0 |
Disclaimer: Values are only a guide. Actual values depend on manufacturer and exact type of yarn. Please contact our engineering team for specific values as they relate to your application.
