https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 04:06:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853751 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:15:14 +0000 Jenni NZ 1853751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds fair enough! Sometimes we need to decide on our own needs and not wider environmental questions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853745 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:08:25 +0000 Anonymous 1853745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was so informative. &nbsp;Thank you all for the information.&nbsp;</p> <p>I ultimately decided against the top. &nbsp;My decision was <u>not</u> based on the fabrication. &nbsp;I decided since I was buying it for Winter, it would compete with other rarely-worn Winter sweater tops, and not get worn as much as I would like. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853655 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:38:57 +0000 LaPed 1853655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I think this is a square vs rectangle thing. All viscose is rayon, but not all rayon is viscose. </p> <p>Viscose refers to a specific manufacturing process: "viscose rayon is a particular type of cellulose fibre made using the viscose process, and it's also often called just 'viscose' or just 'rayon', because it's the commonest kind of rayon. Other kinds of rayon are cuprammonium rayon and acetate rayon." <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hiraeth.com/ytg/qanda/answers/rayon.htm">http://www.hiraeth.com/ytg/qanda/answers/rayon.htm</a></p> <p>So "cupro" and "acetate" (which are often used as linings) are also rayon, but they're made differently.</p> <p>According to the US Federal Trade Commission, the terms are interchangeable: "Textiles made from rayon (or viscose, which is the same thing) that was created using bamboo as a plant source may be labeled and advertised as “rayon (or viscose) made from bamboo."&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ftc.gov/bamboo-textiles">http://www.ftc.gov/bamboo-textiles</a></p> <p>A few years back there were a number of FTC lawsuits over manufacturers using the term "bamboo" for these fabrics. They were forced to change their labeling practices and since then I've seen the term "viscose" used a lot more frequently.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853635 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:43:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 1853635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now there is an interesting contradiction here between Angie's blog post Viscose 101 of 7th Feb and LaP's link to Yes It's Organic. Angie says viscose and rayon are not the same thing and the other link says they are. Hmmm. Also I have been very lucky with my 100% viscose pink/blue camo top which has worn like iron. Overall these cellulosic fibres sound like they *can* be as environmentally friendly as some cotton ( read the EF link provided). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853594 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 03:17:27 +0000 Gigi 1853594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had thought that the viscose posts had to do with sustainability or some other ethical thing...I want to say that there was a lot of water pollution due to its manufacture. But I can't remember for sure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853501 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:26:46 +0000 Angie 1853501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't link to the post from my phone, but read the viscose post on the blog. </p> <p>Viscose blend = Fine (very nice infact)</p> <p>100% Viscose = Problematic (shrinks and creases terribly)</p> <p>Rayon is NOT the same as Viscose. So 100% Rayon is fine. </p> <p>Rayon and Viscose are natural fibers. Made of cellulose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853497 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:03:26 +0000 LaPed 1853497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are definitely degrees of quality. Viscose is another name for rayon, and it's a pretty broad category of plant-based (sort of) fibres. Lots of info here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yesitsorganic.com/rayon-modal-tencel-environmental-friends-or-foes.html">https://www.yesitsorganic.com/.....-foes.html</a></p> <p>I bet if you contact EF customer service they could give you more information about their viscose, where it's made, and maybe you could get a sense of the quality that way. Edit: It looks like Gaylene's link provides all the info you need. Lenzing, the producer used by EF, is the most reputable manufacturer of viscose.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853483 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:35:24 +0000 Gaylene 1853483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just like any other fiber, the quality and type of viscose can vary. Inexpensive cotton made from randomized short fibers has quite different properties than cotton made from silky smooth long-fiber Sea Island cotton although both may be labeled 100% cotton. It’s the same with viscose. </p> <p>I’ve never had any issues with my EF viscose items, but I found the following information on the website interesting:<br /> <a href="https://www.eileenfisher.com/sustainable-fibers/choosing-tencel-over-viscose/" rel="nofollow">https://www.eileenfisher.com/s.....r-viscose/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853470 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:40:16 +0000 elpgal 1853470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My experience is mixed - some are great,some become stiff and the texture changed, some shrank, others pilled. Not related to the price point at all. The only surviving viscose item I have is a patterned top from KMart that is over 8 years old and sees regular wear as a yoga top. </p> <p>I expect EF will have good quality since drapey machine washable outfits is their schtick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853459 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:56:28 +0000 The Cat 1853459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love viscose, and have done so for decades, for its beautiful drape and soft, retro feel. Have never experienced that it has shrunk. It may wrinkle more than you like (but so may cotton), and it may look "old and worn" after a couple of years (but so may other fabrics). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853443 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:02:32 +0000 Marilyn 1853443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's one of those fabrics that is unpredictable for me.&nbsp;&nbsp; I always do a cold, gentle wash and hang to dry.&nbsp; I have mostly had good results.&nbsp; I bought a Massimo Dutti top this summer that shrunk so much that I had to donate it....so it can happen and luckily it was a lower price point brand.&nbsp; </p> <p>That said, I really like viscose for the softness and drape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853414 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:38:37 +0000 Suz 1853414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others said, the fabric quality is variable, but I'll bet EF would be excellent. I really love viscose for hot weather wear, as long as I treat it carefully. It goes into my washer on delicate cycle, air dry, run an iron over it. The fabric can have a lovely drape and hand.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853413 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:38:31 +0000 carter 1853413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several EF viscose pieces and they all look great after many, many wears and washes. I have tried to buy a couple from ebay over the years that arrived looking wrinkly and very tired, so there is a way to screw it up in the wash. I machine wash on gentle, 5-10 min in luke warm dryer to get wrinkles out, then hang to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853404 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:53:48 +0000 delurked 1853404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got an EF dress that's viscose that has been no problem. That said, I've read the unfavorable reviews here and have been minimizing my exposure to it based on them.</p> <p>ETA - I tend to wash on gentle and hang dry the majority of my things, as I have done with this dress. Ironing is like you wanting to wear a dress. It doesn't happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853403 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:52:58 +0000 unfrumped 1853403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as I know, viscose is the same as rayon. For me, rayon has one or 2 desirable features- woven fabrics can have a wonderful drapey- ness that I can’t get in other materials. This is especially good for me for some blouse or shirt styles and potentially, pants, such as a dressy track pant style. I find it more breathable than polyester or silk, but not as comfy or practical as cotton. Its big downside is shrinkage and wrinkling, especially 100% rayon. Have to dry clean or wash very carefully and no machine drying. ( I’ve been able to sometimes fluff in the dryer for a minute, but have also ruined some things by oops, a minute of 2 too long.)<br /> It also is often in a blend, often with polyester. This is less wrinkle- prone so sometimes makes a pant fabric workable and it handles washing a little better.<br /> Also it’s just variable, the fabric. You can sometimes tell in the store, by the squeeze test, whether it eil just wrinkle horribly or be more resistant. Prints and colors and textures make a difference , too. If you don’t mind ironing that can be okay after washing if it holds up during wear.<br /> That all sounds off- putting, but bottom line is, I DO buy rayon or blend items but shop very carefully and try to target the specific benefit, wardrobe- hole the garment will bring, that I can’t get otherwise, vs its fussiness- level and buy only the ones I think are least fussy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853400 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:37:47 +0000 skylurker 1853400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unpredictable.<br /> I have a viscose dress that drapes beautifully, has gone in the washing machine a dozen times and still looks new, doesn’t wrinkle at all, doesn’t need ironing after wash.<br /> But most of the viscose tops I’ve had over the years were disasters : wrinckly, and didn’t resist a single wash. The fabrics of these tops were much thinner, lighter than the fabric of the dress.<br /> It’s more fragile but more breathable than polyester. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853391 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:05:38 +0000 Anonymous 1853391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Brooklyn</b>.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853390 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:59:16 +0000 Brooklyn 1853390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had some problems with it shrinking after washing, so I am careful. Wash in cold water only (or dry clean). Gentle cycle or hand wash. Air dry.<br /> If it's Eileen Fisher, it may be a better quality viscose, so shrinkage might not be an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-viscose#post-1853377 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:15:52 +0000 Anonymous 1853377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw several posts from Forum Members commenting on viscose. &nbsp;I thought I understood that the fabric was problematic, but I can't remember what was said. &nbsp;Could you please tell me your experience with viscose and whether you would recommend it in the Eileen Fisher brand? &nbsp;Thank you. &nbsp; </p>