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What is viscose?

Created in the late 1800s by French scientists, viscose, also known as rayon, is a partially synthetic fiber that is made in structure similar to cotton, but comes from plants such as soy, bamboo, and sugar cane. The cellulose itself is derived from wood pulp. It is a relatively soft fiber often used in outerwear as well as shirts, dresses and lining.

What is elastane?

Elastane was invented in Germany in the late 1930s. Also known under the brand names of Spandex and Lycra, elastane has the most stretching capability of all textile raw materials. Elastane fibers are both comfortable and flexible, making them great for clothing. Elastane can be used in a mere 2% in jeans or anything from 15-40% in swimwear and sportswear. It is also not sensitive to moisture, making it ideal for wearing in the water, but should be rinsed out after you are finished. Elastane is commonly blended with other materials to add elasticity to already existing product shapes.