viscose

viscose Definition

vis·cose (vis′kōs′)

adjective

Etymology: LL viscosus: see viscous

noun

an amber-colored, syruplike solution made by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide: used in making rayon thread and fabrics, and cellophane
thread or fabric made from viscose

viscose Usage Examples

Preposition: with

elastane: Made from a stretchy 93 % viscose with 7 % Elastane, it is a SHORT stretch style with long sleeves and ruffle neckline.

Modifies a noun

blend: A mixture of metallic polyester with acrylic and viscose blends Knit or weave as at least 2ply or thicker.
fabric: In acid pink viscose fabric, with panels meeting at a matching fabric covered button at the center top.
yarn: A vibrant pure viscose yarn in royal blue only, ideal for embroidery, braid making & many other textiles.
nylon: A random mixture of polyester, viscose, acrylic, nylon and cotton.
process: The viscose fiber process was due in part to Cross, Bevan and Beadle.
shawl: Our range includes a wide selection of viscose twill pashmina shawls, pigskin suede gloves, umbrellas and sunglasses with four color shade lenses.

Noun used with modifier

%: Covers 40 % polyester, 30 % cotton, 30 % viscose.
crinkle: The crinkle viscose fabric is super for traveling, as it both hides and resists creasing.

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