Viscose Fabric Rayon Material

Buy Viscose fabric from the UK’s favourite materials retailer. Viscose, often referred to as rayon is a stunning semi synthetic material with no stretch.

Rayon & Viscose are the ideal dressmaking fabric for blouses, dresses and so much more. Sold by the metre at Higgs and Higgs.

Viscose is a trending dressmaking fabric with excellent drape and handle. It is light, highly absorbent and breathable making it the perfect fabric for warm summer days. Viscose materials dye well, are soft and comfortable and together with the fact that it is available in a host of stunning prints makes it one of today’s most loved fabrics.

Whilst each fabric varies, most of our viscose fabric will have the following qualities. Be sure to check the individual product listing to see the exact attributes for that specific product:

• Composition – 100% Viscose
• Fabric Type – Dressmaking Fabric
• Weight – Usually lightweight at around 120gsm
• Wash & Care – Typically cool wash, short spin. Do not tumble. Cool iron.
• Width –  Around 140cm
• Certificate – Normally Okeo-tex Standard 100 class 1. Reach
• Stretch % Length – 0%
• Stretch % Width – 0%

Buy Rayon at Higgs & Higgs and enjoy hassle free returns within 30 days of receiving your product.

What material is viscose?

Viscose is typically made from the pulp of wood. Normally from trees such as eucalyptus, beech and often pine.

What material is rayon?

The same as viscose. Often the terms viscose and rayon are used interchangeably as they are very similar. Viscose tends to look a bit more silky and rayon a bit more like cotton.