Question

Which of the following is a source of rayon?
A. Wool
B. PET
C. Wood pulp
D. Silk

Answer 1

Hint: Rayon, a synthetic textile fiber composed of replenished and purified cellulose derived from plants. Produced at the end of the nineteenth century as an alternative for silk, rayon was the first man-made fabric.

Complete answer:
Rayon is identified as a transformed fiber since cellulose, extracted from softwoods (wood pulp) that attach to raw cotton, is rendered into a liquid compound, pressed through small holes in a device called a spinnerette, and then later converted to cellulose in the form of fiber. Rayon is among the most dynamic fabrics throughout the globe, but it still remains a total mystery. This is due largely to its unique ability to shape, shift not just literally, but to also try to mimic other fabrics. Amongst the most prevalent types of rayon is viscose rayon that has a lot in common with cotton. It is absorbent, moisture-absorbent, and a natural fit for casual and athletic wear. Secondary types of rays include modal rays (generally made from beech trees) and lyocell (denim to dress shirts).
So, the correct answer is option C.

Additional information:
Rayon fabrics are soft, seamless, neat, comfy, and massively absorbent, but they may not always protect body heat, making them perfect to be used in warm and humid environments, whilst still trying to make their hand feel cool and sometimes just about slender to the touch. Rayon has been observed to be more environmentally friendly than cotton, and cotton more biodegradable than acetate. The more water-repellent the rayon based fabric, the slower it will disintegrate. Silverfish, like a firebrat, can feed on rayon, however, the damage was reported to be minor, apparently due to the thick, slick texture of the rayon being assessed. Rayon clothes must ideally not be hung for drying since they start to lose their original shape quite quickly. The two drying methods suggested for rayon are line drying or flat drying.

Note: Rayon has also been known to have inherited the characteristics of silk, cotton, wool, and others, and could be used in almost every piece of clothing. The longevity and presence of the regular viscose rayon are low especially when wet, and the rayon also has the least elastic properties of just about any fiber.