Special Care Tips For Rayon

Rayon (Man-Made Cellulose)

Other Common Names: Viscose, Lyocell, Tencel

Source: Wood pulp

Benefits:

• Beautiful, brilliant colors
• Luxurious silk-like fabric

Precautions:

• Due to bright colors, dye fading may occur when cleaned
• Bright colors fade readily to sunlight
• Water spots or rings develop readily due to sizings in fabric
• If washed, fabric may feel limp

General Care:

• Usually dry cleanable in any solvent
• If hand washing, do not twist or wring to remove moisture
• Partial tumble dry at low temperatures, followed by air-dry to minimize shrinkage.

Tips:

Even weak acids solutions can readily discolor the dyes on rayon fibers. This includes many skin care products, deodorants, and perspiration.

** these tips for rayon clothing care have been brought to you by Utopia Cleaners. Learn more about our dry cleaning services in Boston.