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Published: 3/5/2025💡 Tips|🚿 Clothing care
Viscose — what is it? Use in the textile industry
Viscose has been used by leading womens- and menswear brands for many years. The fabric has many advantages, which is why fashion lovers are keen to use it at different times of the year. What makes viscose stand out from other popular fabrics? What are its properties? Find out if viscose is a good material and why it belongs in your wardrobe.
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Viscose is a synthetic material derived from natural wood cellulose, combining the characteristics of natural and synthetic fabrics.
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Valued for its softness, breathability and moisture-absorbing ability that makes it comfortable to wear, especially on warm days.
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Widely used in the production of garments such as blouses, dresses and trousers, as well as in home textiles, thanks to its versatility and aesthetics.
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As the fabric is delicate, it is recommended to wash it at low temperatures and avoid tumble drying to preserve both durability and appearance.
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Viscose — synthetic or natural material?
Viscose is a synthetic material. It should not be confused with synthetic materials, which are produced using polymers that do not occur naturally. Synthetic fabrics are made from natural raw materials, yet their production relies on chemical processes. In the case of viscose, cellulose extracted mostly from trees such as pine, spruce, or beech is used.
Viscose is used in the production of many clothing items, such as sweatshirts, jumpers, and accessories. It is often mixed with natural materials or synthetics to achieve certain technical parameters, such as the right elasticity, to improve the fit of some clothes.
Is it worth buying viscose clothing?
The chemical treatment of cellulose makes it possible to create viscose with varying parameters, which is definitely why it is so popular in the textile industry. Materials and knit fabrics made of viscose can be breathable, warm, and remarkably pleasant to the touch. With these features, clothes sewn from it are incredibly comfortable and skin-friendly.
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Do we sweat in viscose clothing?
Materials and knit fabrics made of viscose are famous for their excellent breathability. You can rest assured that garments made from them are an excellent choice for warmer days. With superior breathability and ability to absorb large amounts of moisture, viscose garments will guarantee that your skin feels dry all day long — even during summer. These properties make viscose a cheaper alternative to silk.
Does viscose crease?
It's not so simple to answer this question, as it all depends on the type of fibre weave used for a particular viscose fabric or knit. This means that, in many cases, you need to have an iron at hand to give your clothes that coveted impeccable look. It's worth mentioning that viscose pieces are very easy to iron, so even if they crease, you will quickly restore their perfect appearance.
How to wash viscose clothes?
Viscose fabrics are delicate, so clothing sewn from them requires proper care:
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Wash viscose or garments with an admixture of viscose following the manufacturer's recommendations so as not to cause permanent damage to the material or to lose key properties.
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Most often, they should be washed at 30°C, on gentle cycle.
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Clothes should be ironed inside out, avoiding direct contact between the iron and fabric. Use a clean cotton cloth for this purpose, which will help you avoid potential fibre burns.
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Due to its specific structure, viscose should not be tumble dried. Air-drying is the best solution for clothes with a large admixture of viscose. Do not place them on radiators or other direct heat sources, as they may shrink.
Clothes with viscose admixture
Our store offers women's and men's clothes that include viscose in composition, so you can rest assured that you are choosing pieces that are breathable but also pleasant to the touch. Here you will find trousers, shirts, dresses, tops, and shorts made of textile fabric that are perfect for casual outfits.
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