Viscose fiber is known for its good moisture absorption, dyeability, and soft handfeel. It is often blended with a variety of other fibers to complement each other’s strengths and enhance the overall performance of the fabric. The common blended fibers composed of viscose fiber are as follows:
- Blend of Viscose Fiber and Cotton
- Characteristics: This blend combines the softness, smoothness, and strong moisture absorption of viscose fiber with the natural comfort, stability, and durability of cotton fiber. After blending, the fabric’s moisture absorption is further enhanced. It has bright colors when dyed, a soft and comfortable handfeel, provides a cool and breathable wearing experience, and retains the stiffness of cotton fiber to reduce the tendency of viscose fiber to shrink and wrinkle.
- Applications: It is commonly used in making summer clothing such as shirts and dresses, offering a comfortable and sweat – absorbing wearing experience. It is also used in bedding, providing a soft and skin – friendly sleeping experience.
- Blend of Viscose Fiber and Polyester Fiber
- Characteristics: Polyester fiber is stiff, wrinkle – resistant, has good shape retention, and high strength. When blended with viscose fiber, the fabric not only has the soft handfeel and moisture absorption of viscose fiber but also the wrinkle – resistance and dimensional stability of polyester fiber. This reduces the shrinkage rate of viscose fiber and improves the durability of the fabric.
- Applications: It is widely used in various types of clothing, such as casual wear and formal wear. It can maintain a good appearance while taking into account wearing comfort. In the home textile field, it is used for curtains and sofa covers, which are easy to care for and aesthetically pleasing.
- Blend of Viscose Fiber and Wool
- Characteristics: Wool is highly warm, elastic, and has an upscale texture. Blending with viscose fiber can increase the softness and moisture absorption of the fabric, reduce costs, and improve the heaviness of wool, making the fabric lighter. At the same time, it retains the warmth and elasticity of wool.
- Applications: It is often used in making autumn and winter clothing, such as sweaters, jackets, and overcoats, providing a warm and comfortable wearing experience and presenting a good texture.
- Blend of Viscose Fiber and Spandex
- Characteristics: Spandex has high elastic recovery. When blended with viscose fiber, it endows the fabric with good elasticity. The clothing fits the body well, allowing for free movement. At the same time, it maintains the softness, comfort, and good moisture absorption of viscose fiber, is not easy to deform, and improves the wearing comfort and shape retention of the clothing.
- Applications: It is commonly used in tight – fitting clothing, such as yoga clothes and leggings, meeting the needs of stretching during exercise while maintaining a comfortable and close – fitting feeling. It is also used in some well – tailored clothing to enhance the wearing comfort and overall styling.
