Viscose vs. Cotton Comparison
topic
Compared to cotton: viscose offers superior drape (lower bending modulus), higher moisture absorption (13% vs. 8.5%), better dyeability (cellulose II vs. I), smoother surface (less pilling), but lower wet strength (50% retention vs. 120%), lower abrasion resistance, and greater dimensional instability (5-7% shrinkage vs. 3-5%).
Role
Understanding comparative properties guides fibre selection for specific applications and cotton-viscose blending ratios (common 60:40 to 40:60) for optimized performance-cost balance.
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