5. Manufacturing of viscose: 5. Manufacturing of viscose

5. Manufacturing of viscose

What you should know

A fiber can be produced from wood using various conversion steps, from which soft and flowing fabrics can be woven.

The fiber is called viscose, but is now also available on the market under various brand names and is used to produce a wide range of products, such as textiles or hygiene and cosmetic products (such as tampons, diapers or handkerchiefs), but also for the production of composite materials or special papers, such as for banknotes. You can find out exactly how the manufacturing process works and which procedures have to be used to turn wood into a usable fiber here.

Viskosefäden — Viscose yarn by Anne Rödl (CC BY-SA)

Viscose is a natural, but also man-made fiber that is produced from wood components
Fabrics and textiles made from viscose are soft, mechanically, chemically and thermally stable, absorbent and quick-drying
In contrast to fibers made from fossil raw materials, the fiber is biodegradable