What Is Rayon (viscose) Fabric? Meaning, Properties & Uses

What is rayon (viscose) fabric?

Rayon, also called viscose, is a soft cellulose fibre that drapes well and feels cool on the skin. This collection includes viscose rayon, French rayon, rayon crepe and modal in plain and printed designs.

Rayon (viscose) fabric in Hindi

In Hindi, rayon (viscose) fabric is written as रेयॉन / विस्कोस. In everyday Indian trade talk you will also hear it called "rayon (viscose) kapda" or "rayon (viscose) cloth".

Properties of rayon (viscose) fabric

Property	Typical
Weight	80 to 250 GSM
Best for	Rayon drapes softly and feels cool, so it is a standard choice for kurtis, dresses, shirts, co-ords and trousers
Care	Viscose and rayon are soft but can shrink, so pre-wash or steam before cutting

GSM is grams per square metre. Convert it to weight per metre with our GSM calculator.

What is rayon (viscose) fabric used for?

Rayon drapes softly and feels cool, so it is a standard choice for kurtis, dresses, shirts, co-ords and trousers.

How to choose rayon (viscose) fabric

Check weight and weave. Lighter rayons suit kurtis and scarves, while heavier rayon twills suit trousers.

How to wash and care for rayon (viscose) fabric

Viscose and rayon are soft but can shrink, so pre-wash or steam before cutting. Wash gently in cool water and iron on a medium setting while slightly damp.

Does rayon shrink?

Rayon can shrink and loses strength when wet, so pre-wash gently or steam before cutting.

Where to see and buy rayon (viscose) fabric

You can browse real rayon (viscose) fabric designs, with prices per metre, in our rayon (viscose) fabric collection. Trade buyers can ask for samples and bulk pricing through our contact page.