what is rayon made of

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose, such as wood pulp, bamboo, pine, or beech. It is also known as viscose rayon in the textile industry. To produce the fiber, the plant cellulose goes through a process involving a lot of chemicals, energy, and water. The solvents used during the process can be very toxic to humans and the environment. Rayon is a versatile fiber and can imitate the feel and texture of silk, wool, cotton, and linen. It is widely used in clothing, bedding, curtains, and carpets. Although rayon can be used alone, it is often blended with other types of fibers such as polyester, nylon, cotton, wool, silk, spandex, and more to lower raw material costs.