{"id":339895,"date":"2025-01-24T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/?p=339895"},"modified":"2025-01-22T14:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T13:25:33","slug":"viscose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/","title":{"rendered":"What is viscose &#8211; everything about the sustainable textile fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Viscose<\/b> is a versatile textile material, often known as &#8222;artificial silk&#8220;. It is chemically produced from natural raw materials such as beech or bamboo. As a semi-synthetic fiber, it combines the advantages of natural and artificial materials.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">Inhalt<\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#important-findings\" >Important findings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#what-is-viscose\" >What is viscose<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#production-and-properties-of-cellulose-fiber\" >Production and properties of cellulose fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#difference-to-synthetic-and-natural-fibers\" >Difference to synthetic and natural fibers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#main-areas-of-application-in-the-textile-sector\" >Main areas of application in the textile sector<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#environmental-impact-and-sustainability\" >Environmental impact and sustainability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#advantages-over-synthetic-fibers\" >Advantages over synthetic fibers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#chemical-pollution-during-production\" >Chemical pollution during production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#production-sites-and-working-conditions\" >Production sites and working conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#sustainable-alternatives-modal-tencel-and-lyocell\" >Sustainable alternatives: Modal, Tencel and Lyocell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#faq\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#what-exactly-is-viscose\" >What exactly is viscose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#how-is-viscose-produced\" >How is viscose produced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#how-does-viscose-differ-from-natural-and-synthetic-fibers\" >How does viscose differ from natural and synthetic fibers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#in-which-areas-is-viscose-mainly-used\" >In which areas is viscose mainly used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#is-viscose-environmentally-friendly\" >Is viscose environmentally friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-viscose-production\" >What is the environmental impact of viscose production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#where-is-viscose-mainly-produced\" >Where is viscose mainly produced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/tutorials\/everyday-life\/viscose\/#what-are-sustainable-alternatives-to-conventional-viscose\" >What are sustainable alternatives to conventional viscose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Viscose<\/b> has remarkable <b>properties<\/b>. It can absorb up to 400 percent of its weight in moisture. It also has a cooling effect. This makes it comfortable to wear and versatile.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>production<\/b> of <b>viscose<\/b> is complex and energy-intensive. It involves several chemical conversion steps. The finished fiber is created from wood cellulose.<\/p>\n<p>Pure viscose contains hardly any harmful substances. This makes it suitable for allergy sufferers. It is a popular material in the textile industry worldwide.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-306097641\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><div id=\"losgehts-944210978\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/linkout\/397415\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"notrack\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LC-Power_300x250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LC-Power_300x250-220x183.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"important-findings\"><\/span>Important findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural <b>cellulose<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Made<\/b> from wood such as beech, spruce or bamboo<\/li>\n<li>High moisture absorption and cooling effect<\/li>\n<li>Energy-intensive production with chemical conversion processes<\/li>\n<li>Pure viscose is low in harmful substances and suitable for allergy sufferers<\/li>\n<li>Popular material in the textile industry worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-viscose\"><\/span>What is viscose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Viscose is a versatile fiber from the 19th century. It consists of regenerated <b>cellulose<\/b> and comes from beech, pine or eucalyptus trees. <b>Chemicals<\/b> transform cellulose into a tough mass for <b>production<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"production-and-properties-of-cellulose-fiber\"><\/span>Production and properties of cellulose fiber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Viscose is produced in several steps. <b>Cellulose<\/b> is treated with caustic soda and carbon disulphide. The solution resembles warm honey.<\/p>\n<p>The mass is pressed through spinnerets and solidified in an acid bath. This is how the special viscose fibers are created.<\/p>\n<p>Viscose fibres are characterized by special features:<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-4190402022\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Softness and silky sheen<\/li>\n<li>High absorbency and breathability<\/li>\n<li>Good color absorption<\/li>\n<li>Lightness and robustness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"youtube-content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSB0aXRsZT0iVmlza29zZSAtIFZvbSBIb2x6IHp1bSBTdG9mZiAtU1RPUE1PVElPTi0iIHdpZHRoPSIxMjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY3NSIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLW5vY29va2llLmNvbS9lbWJlZC9FLXNKV1Jlc0pRST9mZWF0dXJlPW9lbWJlZCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlOyB3ZWItc2hhcmUiIHJlZmVycmVycG9saWN5PSJzdHJpY3Qtb3JpZ2luLXdoZW4tY3Jvc3Mtb3JpZ2luIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4+PC9pZnJhbWU+\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-c brlbs-cmpnt-cb-youtube\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-thumbnail\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/borlabs-cookie\/1\/yt_E-sJWResJQI_hqdefault.jpg')\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-main\">\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-play-button\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-content\">\n<p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">Sie sehen gerade einen Platzhalterinhalt von <strong>YouTube<\/strong>. Um auf den eigentlichen Inhalt zuzugreifen, klicken Sie auf die Schaltfl\u00e4che unten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass dabei Daten an Drittanbieter weitergegeben werden.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">Mehr Informationen<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Inhalt entsperren<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: inherit\">Erforderlichen Service akzeptieren und Inhalte entsperren<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"difference-to-synthetic-and-natural-fibers\"><\/span>Difference to synthetic and natural fibers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Viscose stands between natural and synthetic fibers. It is semi-synthetic, made from natural cellulose, but chemically processed. Compared to cotton, viscose is less stretchy but cooler.<\/p>\n<p><b>Synthetic fibers<\/b> such as polyester are easier to care for. However, they are less breathable than viscose.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Characteristic<\/th>\n<th>Viscose<\/th>\n<th>Viscose Cotton<\/th>\n<th>polyester<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Origin<\/td>\n<td>Semi-synthetic<\/td>\n<td>Natural<\/td>\n<td>Synthetic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Breathability<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Very high<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ease of care<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Very high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absorbency<\/td>\n<td>Very high<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"main-areas-of-application-in-the-textile-sector\"><\/span>Main areas of application in the textile sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Viscose is widely used in <b>textile production<\/b>. It is used in blouses, dresses and sportswear. Viscose is also used in home textiles and technical fabrics.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2461883932\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">PGRpdiBpZD0ibG9zZ2VodHMtNDE0NTQ5NTk4NSIgY2xhc3M9Imdhc19mYWxsYmFjay1hZF80MDU3MTgtLXBsYWNlbWVudF8zNDgzODMiPjxzY3JpcHQgYXN5bmMgc3JjPSIvL3BhZ2VhZDIuZ29vZ2xlc3luZGljYXRpb24uY29tL3BhZ2VhZC9qcy9hZHNieWdvb2dsZS5qcz9jbGllbnQ9Y2EtcHViLTgxNDg3Njg4MjM4MDczMzAiIGNyb3Nzb3JpZ2luPSJhbm9ueW1vdXMiPjwvc2NyaXB0PjxpbnMgY2xhc3M9ImFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlIiBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jazsiIGRhdGEtYWQtY2xpZW50PSJjYS1wdWItODE0ODc2ODgyMzgwNzMzMCIgCmRhdGEtYWQtc2xvdD0iODY0MTc4NTI2NSIgCmRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIj48L2lucz4KPHNjcmlwdD4gCihhZHNieWdvb2dsZSA9IHdpbmRvdy5hZHNieWdvb2dsZSB8fCBbXSkucHVzaCh7fSk7IAo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPC9kaXY+<\/script><\/div>\n<p>It is often combined with other fibers. This increases the durability of the textiles.<\/p>\n<p><b>Viscose applications<\/b> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing: Blouses, dresses, T-shirts<\/li>\n<li>Home textiles: bed linen, towels<\/li>\n<li>Technical textiles: tea bags, hospital textiles<\/li>\n<li>Hygiene articles: Cotton pads, wet wipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"environmental-impact-and-sustainability\"><\/span>Environmental impact and sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Viscose is considered an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fibers. But how sustainable is this fabric really? A closer look at the production process sheds light on this.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-over-synthetic-fibers\"><\/span>Advantages over synthetic fibers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Viscose is based on renewable raw materials and is biodegradable. In contrast to polyester, no crude oil is used. However, degradation takes 20-200 years.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-3530888755\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p>Less than 30% of <b>viscose production<\/b> comes from sustainable forestry. This shows potential for improvement in the procurement of raw materials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chemical-pollution-during-production\"><\/span>Chemical pollution during production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Viscose production<\/b> is chemical-intensive. Ammonia, acetone, caustic soda and sulphuric acid are used. This leads to environmental pollution such as air emissions and toxic discharges into bodies of water.<\/p>\n<p>Water and energy consumption is also high. These aspects considerably reduce the <b>sustainability<\/b> of viscose.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use of chemicals<\/td>\n<td>High (ammonia, acetone, caustic soda, sulphuric acid)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air emissions<\/td>\n<td>Carbon disulphide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water pollution<\/td>\n<td>Toxic inputs into water bodies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resource consumption<\/td>\n<td>High water and energy consumption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"production-sites-and-working-conditions\"><\/span>Production sites and working conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The textile industry often relocates <b>viscose production<\/b> to countries with low standards. This can lead to poor <b>working conditions<\/b>. <b>Environmental pollution<\/b> also often increases in these regions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-339893\" title=\"Nachhaltige Textilfasern Produktion\" src=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion-780x446.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainable textile fiber production\" width=\"780\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion-780x446.jpg 780w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion-390x223.jpg 390w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion-220x126.jpg 220w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion-1320x754.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/basic-tutorials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nachhaltige-Textilfasern-Produktion.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-1154019395\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sustainable-alternatives-modal-tencel-and-lyocell\"><\/span>Sustainable alternatives: Modal, Tencel and Lyocell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Advanced cellulose fibers such as <b>Modal<\/b>, <b>Tencel<\/b> and <b>Lyocell<\/b> improve the environmental balance. The <b>Lyocell process<\/b> uses sustainable forestry and recycles over 99% of the solvent.<\/p>\n<p><b>Lyocell<\/b> performs better in the eco-ranking than conventional cotton. There are particular advantages in terms of water consumption. Energy consumption has also been reduced through continuous optimization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>viscose rating<\/b> is ambiguous. The fabric absorbs moisture well and uses less water than cotton. Viscose is made from renewable raw materials such as beech, pine or eucalyptus wood.<\/p>\n<p>However, its production involves environmental risks due to <b>chemicals<\/b> such as carbon disulphide. This can harm people and nature. <b>Working conditions<\/b> in production countries are also often problematic.<\/p><div class=\"losgehts-inhalt losgehts-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"losgehts-2904281677\"><div class=\"losgehts-adlabel\">Anzeige<\/div><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"405718\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>\n<p>Innovative alternatives such as <b>Modal<\/b>, <b>Tencel<\/b> and Lyocell are promising. These fibers come from certified wood and are produced in closed cycles. They combine the advantages of viscose with better environmental compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>Further innovations and strict eco-labels are needed for greater <b>sustainability<\/b>. In this way, the full potential of these fibers can be exploited.<\/p>\n<section class=\"schema-section\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-exactly-is-viscose\"><\/span>What exactly is viscose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural cellulose. It combines <b>the properties<\/b> of natural and synthetic fibers. Viscose is soft, absorbent and easy to dye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-is-viscose-produced\"><\/span>How is viscose produced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose is produced by the <b>viscose process<\/b>. Cellulose is chemically dissolved and pressed through nozzles. It solidifies into fibers in a precipitation bath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-does-viscose-differ-from-natural-and-synthetic-fibers\"><\/span>How does viscose differ from natural and synthetic fibers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose is semi-synthetic because it is chemically produced from natural products. It is more versatile than pure <b>natural fibers<\/b> such as cotton. Compared to polyester, viscose is more comfortable to wear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-which-areas-is-viscose-mainly-used\"><\/span>In which areas is viscose mainly used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose is widely used in the textile industry. It is used for clothing such as blouses and dresses. Viscose is also used in home textiles and technical textiles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-viscose-environmentally-friendly\"><\/span>Is viscose environmentally friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose has ecological advantages over synthetic fibers. It comes from renewable raw materials and is biodegradable. However, the chemical manufacturing process has a negative impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-viscose-production\"><\/span>What is the environmental impact of viscose production?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><b>Viscose production<\/b> can pollute waste water and air. Modern processes use closed cycles and more environmentally friendly <b>chemicals<\/b>. This significantly reduces the <b>environmental impact<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-viscose-mainly-produced\"><\/span>Where is viscose mainly produced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Viscose is produced worldwide, especially in Asia. Important production countries are China, Indonesia and India. Environmental standards vary greatly between countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-sustainable-alternatives-to-conventional-viscose\"><\/span>What are sustainable alternatives to conventional viscose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><b>Modal<\/b>, <b>Tencel<\/b> and Lyocell are sustainable alternatives to conventional viscose. These fibers use more environmentally friendly processes with fewer chemicals. They offer similar or better <b>properties<\/b> with less <b>environmental impact<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viscose is a versatile textile material, often known as &#8222;artificial silk&#8220;. It is chemically produced from natural raw materials such as beech or bamboo. As a semi-synthetic fiber, it combines the advantages of natural and artificial materials. Viscose has remarkable properties. 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