Viscose

VISCOSE

 

Material Guide

 

Category: 
Semi-synthetic material, renewable
Other names: 
Rayon, Tencel, artificial silk
Short description: 
Viscose is produced from the wood pulp of fast-growing trees (pine, eucalyptus, beech, or recently bamboo) which is then treated with chemicals to create a solution further spin in fibers. It resembles silk and is breathable, lightweight, soft, and fast-drying.
Impact on the environment: 
High. When produced in a sustainable way, viscose products have a lower impact. However, deforestation, waste of water, and the use of heavy chemicals in unregulated production are harmful to the workers and the environment.
Use: 
Clothing, upholstery, drapery
Types: 
Viscose, Bamboo viscose, Modal, Lyocell Tencel™, EcoVero
What to look for? 
Look for brands that use viscose that is certified using sustainable wood, and or uses sustainable production. Alternatives such as Lyocell Tencel™, EcoVero, and others are examples of more sustainable viscose. Modal, although created in almost identical processes, uses fewer chemicals and is more sustainable as well.
Did you know? 
By using a mash bag or washing your viscose clothes in cold water you are prolonging their life as well as lower the amount of fiber being released in the waterways.
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