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Rayon, which is one of the oldest manufactured fibres, is a regenerated cellulose fibre with a wide spectrum of properties. Historically, rayon faced a strong challenge from synthetic fibres like nylon, polyester and acrylics, which came much later, but in spite of this competition it has retained its place as a major textile fibre. The important considerations in favour of rayon are that the essential raw material for its production, namely cellulose, is abundantly available and a renewable source. Moreover, its hygroscopicity and easy dyeability are additional assets. Furthermore, rayon fibres can be produced with a wide range of properties, particularly mechanical properties, so far unmatched by any other fibre, natural or manufactured.
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Sengupta, A.K. (1997). Rayon fibres. In: Gupta, V.B., Kothari, V.K. (eds) Manufactured Fibre Technology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5854-1_17
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