Benefits of Using Viscose in Clothing and Home Furnishings
The Viscose production begins with natural cellulose, usually sourced from wood pulp or cotton linters. The raw material undergoes a series of chemical treatments, including steeping in sodium hydroxide, aging, and reacting with carbon disulfide to form cellulose xanthate. This is dissolved in a sodium hydroxide solution to create a viscous liquid—hence the name viscose.
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