
We recommend for more precaution, use a damp cloth. We recommend you select the silk program or on some irons, one dot at a maximum of 110☌. Viscose should be ironed on the reverse side when wet. Be careful, as viscose can be damaged by excessive wringing and twisting. Do not put it in the dryer, it is better to allow the viscose garment to air dry flat, on a hanger. Once dry, it will recover its original shape.

When viscose is wet, it is more rigid and less soft and can possibly shrink. Most importantly, wash your garment on the reverse side to protect the colours and brightness! DOES VISCOSE SHRINK? If you choose to use a washing machine instead of hand washing, select the delicate cycle or hand wash program and put the clothes in a wash bag to avoid damaging the material, especially by rubbing against the drum. To remove stains on viscose, you can carefully rub the stained area with a mild detergent for a few minutes to not damage the material. This is why we recommend hand washing, with cold or lukewarm water rather than machine washing.
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HOW TO CARE FOR VISCOSE FABRIC? CAN YOU WASH VISCOSE?ĭue to its highly absorbent properties and relatively inelastic nature viscose is delicate when it is wet. It also seems to prevent microorganisms from growing, which makes it less likely than other fibres to develop odours. Viscose is a highly absorbent fibre, so it’s perfect for making fabrics that are very breathable and moisture-wicking. Oil-based polyester repels water and viscose has good absorbent properties. Polyester is made from synthetic fibres whereas viscose is from semi-synthetic fibres because it’s made from wood pulp and treated with chemicals. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VISCOSE AND POLYESTER? Viscose is a more environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to polyester because it is made from a natural component wood pulp rather than plastic. This incredible fabric is very absorbent and smooth making it an ideal material for polishing and cleaning products.
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Viscose has very high colour retention, making it an ideal choice for all garment manufacturing. Therefore viscose fabric is versatile and often considered an affordable alternative to silk and satin due to the sheen.

Due to its manufacturing process viscose is a breathable and lightweight fabric, because of this, it is increasingly used for jacket linings, t-shirts, dresses, activewear, and tunics.
