Water droplets on draped sage-green rayon fabric

Rayon / viscose

Weak when wet — handle gently.

Rayon is a highly absorbent cellulosic manmade fiber. [1]
Viscose weakens when wet: hand wash in cold water with a delicate detergent, press water out without wringing or twisting, dry flat in its natural shape or hang to dry, and never machine dry (it may shrink). Items tagged dry-clean-only should not be washed. [2]

Sources

Institutional University of Georgia Extension (Textiles) — Fiber Types (accessed 2026-08-18)
Manufacturer The Laundress — How To Wash Viscose (accessed 2026-08-18)

Updated 2026-08-18. Compiled from the cited sources; not independently verified by this site. Spotted an error? See the corrections policy.

Safety

Never mix cleaning products, especially chlorine bleach with ammonia, acids, or other cleaners. [1][2] If a cleaning or laundry product is swallowed or gets in the eyes or on skin, contact your local poison control service for case-specific advice. In the US, call 1-800-222-1222 or use webPOISONCONTROL. [1]