Strength: It has varying strengths. Regular rayon loses some of its strength when wet. The highly wet molecules of rayon’s are strong.
- Absorbance: Absorbency relies on inner structure of regenerated, cellulose, which is highly amorphous. It can be penetrated readily by water and other aqueous solutions. Due to its absorbency it can be readily dyed and it absorbs perspiration easily. As water enters the fibre, it makes the hydrogen bonds between the molecular chains, pushes them apart and causes the fibre to swell. In this swollen state the fibres are weaker. Garments made of rayon shrink easily and cloths dry steadily.
- Resiliency: It has low resiliency due to the weak hydrogen bonds. Fabrics wrinkle easily unless given a resin finish.
- Thermo Chemical: Same as that of cotton. If temperature is too high it scorches and then burns.
- Density: Same as that of cellulose.
- Conductivity: It is enough to prevent the buildup of static electric charges.
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