What Even is Rayon?

In this video, I explore the history of rayon, the Victorian quest for "artificial silk," the rise of regenerated cellulose fibers, the marketing of bamboo textiles, and why modern clothing materials are often much more complicated than they first appear. This isn't a video about good fabrics versus bad fabrics. It's a video about understanding what our clothing is actually made from and the fascinating systems that transform raw materials into the textiles we wear. ✨Additional content and KALs on PATREON:   / wool_needles_hands   ======================================================= Shop WNH Merch: https://woolneedleshands-shop.fourthw... Sign Up for the WNH Newsletter: https://fiberforthepeople.com/wnhnews... Have ideas for future videos?: http://fiberforthepeople.com/wnhtipline WNH Merch https://woolneedleshands-shop.fourthw... ======================================================= Contact Info: Email: [email protected] 🙋‍♀️Instagram: @woolneedleshands @fiber.for.the.people 🧶Ravelry: @TaylerEarl ======================================================= FFTP/Fiber for the People®: https://www.fiberforthepeople.com All update information is shared via newsletter only. Sign up here: https://fiberforthepeople.com/newsletter ======================================================= My Ravelry Pattern Store: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/tay... ======================================================= *SHOP MY FAVORITE THINGS: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/woolneedl... Etsy: https://shrsl.com/3u07d ======================================================= Some links in this description may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel, and I only recommend what I truly believe in. Thanks so much! ✳️ Enjoying WOOL NEEDLES HANDS but not ready for Patreon? You can leave a one-time Super Thanks (right below the video). Every little bit helps keep the content coming. I appreciate it more than you know. ❤️ — Tayler Sources & Further Reading Silk Production in Early 20th Century Japan https://www.oldtokyo.com/silk-product... The Ladies' Silk Culture Society and American Silk Production https://petalumahistorian.com/the-lad... The ISTO Guide to Modal Fabric https://isto.pt/ Banana Fiber for Sustainable Fashion and Beyond https://www.sustainme.in/ar/blogs/new... Banana Fabric Overview https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory... The Truth About Rayon Fabric https://greencitizen.com/blog/the-tru... Rayon Fabric Explained https://brydenapparel.com/rayon-fabric/ What Is Bamboo Fabric? https://thygesenapparel.com/blog/what... Asia Pacific Rayon: Sustainable Fibre Solutions https://www.aprayon.com/en/media-engl... Bamboo Rayon and Linen for Summer Bedding https://bedsurehome.com/blogs/product... Asia Pacific Rayon Resources and Educational Materials https://linktr.ee/asiapacificrayon Fashion Forward: Toward More Eco-Friendly Rayon https://www.earthisland.org/journal/i... Encyclopaedia Britannica: Rayon https://www.britannica.com/technology... Federal Trade Commission: Bamboo Textiles https://www.ftc.gov/bamboo-textiles Federal Trade Commission: How to Avoid Bamboozling Your Customers https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance... Federal Trade Commission: Maker of Rayon Clothes Barred from Deceptive Bamboo Claims https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/... Federal Trade Commission: Bamboo Marketing Claims Enforcement https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/... Patagonia: TENCEL™ Lyocell Overview https://eu.patagonia.com/lt/en/our-fo... Lenzing: TENCEL™ Lyocell Fibers https://www.lenzing.com Lenzing Business Model and Regenerated Cellulose Fibers https://www.lenzing.com/about-us/busi... Canopy: Viscose and Endangered Forests https://canopyplanet.org/news/viscose... Canopy: Ten Years of the Hot Button Report https://canopyplanet.org/news/hot-but... Vogue Business: Fashion's Steep Climb to Sustainable Viscose https://www.vogue.com/article/fashion...