Viscose is considered the most natural material among synthetic products, as it is mainly obtained by mixing vegetable cellulose with chemical compounds.

Not a natural fiber, nor a synthetic fiber, as many say, but a textile fiber, capable of using a part of raw material of natural origin and a part of synthetic chemicals, through some specific chemical processes.

The cellulose used is obtained in the form of pulp in a liquid state, from a wood of fast-growing trees. With the addition of chemicals, the pulp turns into a dense mass, with a consistency similar to that of honey, precisely viscous. To create the threads, the mass is pressed through nozzles, using a special spinning process. The different thickness of the yarns (diameter, to which each specific " count " will correspond) is determined by the size of the nozzles.

The birth of viscose dates back to the early 1900s, with the need to find a fiber as soft as silk, but much cheaper than it. Initially it is stated with the name of " Rayon " or " vegetable silk ", but later it takes on many names, depending on the raw material used.

Viscose is soft and luminous and is in fact similar to silk (but also to other artificial or synthetic fabrics) and for this reason it is difficult to recognize it simply by resorting to touch. It is a highly breathable material, which gives a touch of freshness to the body (especially in hot periods) and for this reason it is very pleasant, but it is also extremely resistant to wear, biodegradable, and absorbs colors very well, so much so as to make them appear much brighter than natural ones. It is very often mixed with other fibers, such as cotton and polyester, to give the garments further peculiar characteristics, such as " elastane " and " spandex ", to ensure the right elasticity.

Since viscose has a natural origin, the fabrics with which they are made have a greater capacity to absorb moisture than other textile fibers. By preventing the formation of bacteria and the growth of dust mites, they are also often classified as hypoallergenic.

To ensure the total absence of toxic substances and minimize any problems of dermatitis or particular allergies, for its production and for dyeing operations, it is preferable to use Oeko-Tex Standard certified yarns, from producers observing the Reach regulation, preferably with wood from FSC or PEFC certified forests, which guarantee the commitment of technical, plant, management and control solutions, for a high level of environmental protection.

In recent decades, viscose is increasingly mixed with polyester, to offer additional exciting characteristics, especially in the technical and tactile fields. The products thus lose that "synthetic" aspect and at the same time acquire a discreet softness.

For viscose washes we always recommend the use of programs for delicate garments at a low temperature, without spinning and with liquid detergents, never aggressive.

Viscose garments dry quickly and, above all, hardly produce creases, lending themselves very well to the production of "no-iron" garments, which reduce time and effort.