about Rayon vs Rayon

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

So Rayon is definitely not created equal. In fact, the quality and manufacturing practices of Rayon vary wildly from one company to the next. And if you see only “Rayon” or “Viscose” on a clothing tag while shopping (for new clothing specifically), be aware that this is the basic, run-of-the mill Rayon I touched on earlier (the ugly!) and more consideration is likely needed before purchasing. Look on the the garment and tag for any certifications on the standards of how the garment is made, or how the fabric is made. Just like the natural fiber industry of cotton and linen, certifications for Rayon are highly desired to assure wholesalers and retailers of environmentally sound practices, meeting the standards of Oeko-Tex, 0-ZDHC or GOTS. Search the company website for any literature on how they make their fabric or where the fabric is sourced. The manufacturing of Rayon can be heavily toxic if no precautions or protective guidelines are instilled (as we’ve learned!). So no evidence of certifications typically means the manufacturing of the fabric WAS heavily toxic, and the end product is not just Rayon fabric but also hazardous waste, devastated forests and contaminated water.

And hey, this goes the same for basic Cotton as well - it doesn’t matter if it’s natural or semi-synthetic - in general, a company should be bragging about their alignment with environmental certifications and initiatives. If they’re not bragging about their certifications, they don’t have any. So remember: No certifications, no quality (and a slew of other hazards are likely involved as well).

And remember, nylon is a very, very cheap fabric.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I look for modal or lyocell (Tencel) whenever I shop for 'rayon'.

Pima or Supima (U.S. brand name of Pima cotton) is what I prefer for my cotton garments.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

@Nonametoday .............Thanks for the information.

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Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
I look for modal or lyocell (Tencel) whenever I shop for 'rayon'.

Pima or Supima (U.S. brand name of Pima cotton) is what I prefer for my cotton garments.

@SilleeMee

There is a great article about that as well and most of them are GREAT fabrics but there are some that are not as good quality as others. I prefer cotton fabrics and have all my life because "I itch" and have as long as I can remember, back to when I was 5 years old. That is a sure sign of an asthmatic, (which I am) and I have a son who itched as a child also and he is asthmatic now. It runs in our DNA. We are very tactile.