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

1. Institutional University of Georgia Extension (Textiles) — Fiber Types (accessed 2026-08-18)
2. 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. Care labels and manufacturer instructions always take precedence. Spotted an error? See the corrections policy.