Rayon : is a semi-synthetic fiber, made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products. Rayon is not a durable fabric and needs care when washing to ensure it doesn’t lose its shape. Harmful manufacturing process: Rayon-produced clothing undergoes several chemical processes that harm human health and the environment. Rayon is one of the most commonly used fabrics in the fashion industry. It is versatile and cost-effective. It is also more sustainable than other fabrics like polyester and nylon. With the advancement in technology today, there are now more sustainable ways to produce the fabric. It mimics the luxury and drape of silk, it’s stronger than cotton, especially in water, it’s lasting and breathable like linen, but more weighted. And lastly, Rayon’s versatility is unparalleled. You can sew it into anything from pajamas to a wedding dress.

When it comes to rayon vs cotton, rayon is more absorbent than cotton. Cotton is insulating fabric but rayon is a non-insulating fabric. Rayon is a fabric that we can use in a humid climate whereas cotton is best to use in a warm climate. Rayon is weak when wet and the cotton fabric gets stronger when wet. Rayon has very thin fibers, which allows it to breathe more than other fabrics and gives it a lightness that prevents it from sticking to a body in hot weather. Since it is so comfortable and cooling to wear, rayon is an especially good fabric for sportswear and summer dresses.