Viscose is made from tree wood pulp, like beech, pine, and eucalyptus, but can also be made from bamboo. … This regenerated cellulose is spun into yarn, which can then be woven or knit into viscose rayon fabric.

What is viscose made out of?

The term “viscose” refers to the viscous organic liquid which is regenerated into fibers for making the fabric. Viscose rayon is derived from cellulose, the main constituent of plant cell walls. Cellulose is treated with chemicals to make a fiber mimicking the qualities of natural fibers, such as silk and cotton.

Is viscose bad for your health?

Rayon (Viscose)

Not only is the production of this material dangerous, but wearing it can also be unhealthy. Rayon fabric can emit toxic substances that can cause nausea, headaches, vomiting, chest and muscle pain, and insomnia. In addition to all that, its production is heavily polluting the environment.

The pollution has a devastating impact on the quality of life for thousands of local people. Chemicals used in viscose production include carbon disulphide, a powerful solvent linked with serious health conditions, most notoriously its capacity to cause insanity.