VISCOSE | BAMBOO VISCOSE Replaced by EcoVero | FSC certified viscose Facts Viscose, also recognized as Rayon, is a man-made regenerated cellulose fiber, which is derived from cellulose made from the dissolved wood pulp of trees (beech, pine, spruce, eucalyptus, bamboo). Characteristics Breathable, drapes well, good color retention, highly absorbent, very smooth Common challenges - 120 million trees are cut down every year for viscose production some of which are from endangered forest. - Manufacturing process is very polluting and harmful to the environment due to its highly chemical-intensive process - Workers may be exposed to toxic products, from chemicals that are used in production - The use of carbon disulphide in standard viscose fibre production generates air emissions - Disposal of untreated wastewater into local water, causes contamination and leads to health problems for the local population. The benefits - The cost is very low
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