Knitting is a kind of hobby that does not ignore, because knitted things never come out of fashion. According to modern technologies, a huge range of yarn from different materials, allowing to produce both simple and complex, unusual products. There are several types of threads: natural, artificial and blended. Each species has its own features, properties and appearance. In this article, we will consider in detail the viscose yarn - artificial material for knitting, not inferior in its qualities with natural analogues.
What it is?
The yarn from the viscose scares many buyers by the fact that it was created by artificially, but in this case everything is not so unambiguous. Viscose cannot be called synthetic material, because natural raw materials are used for its manufacture - wood pulp. The production technology of natural fiber threads was invented at the end of the XIX century, so this type of textile is the youngest.
Viscose threads are considered the most close to the properties and qualities to natural fibers among textiles created by an artificial way. Wood pulp is treated with different methods, due to which a large range of viscose yarns are obtained: yarn is shiny, soft, fluffy or with a rare pile. Depending on the technology of viscose production, you can purchase qualities that have silk, bamboo, cotton or wool. Things related to such yarn are practically no different from clothing and accessories from expensive materials.
The characteristics of the viscose fibers have a lot in common with natural material, but not only on positive qualities, and also for disadvantages. Like a thread of natural origin, the yarn from the natural fiber may be damaged from the interaction with water, air, sunlight and high temperatures. Nevertheless, such material has many positive characteristics for which it is highly appreciated.
Enjoyable and useful viscose qualities include the following properties:
hygroscopic;
air permeability;
Large selection of colors;
The ability to create a large range of different in appearance and the properties of the threads during mixing with other materials.
The products associated from the viscose yarn have a soft and pleasant to the touch surface. Air permeability and hygroscopicity make the material suitable for the creation of summer and autumn-spring clothing - wood pulp textiles will prevent the accumulation of moisture between the skin and cloth and easily pass the air, allowing the body to "breathe". Unlike woolen behavior of the viscose, static electricity does not accumulate, therefore the magnetization of the hair and the appearance of small current discharge will not disturb the carrier.
The threads of natural fiber with proper care are able to retain their positive properties for a long time and keep the shape of a knitted product.
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Yarn from wood fiber happens both completely from one raw material, and with cotton impurities, silk, cashmere, wool or bamboo. Mixed textiles refers to an inexpensive price category, so almost every person can purchase it. Viscose is perfectly combined with other materials and easily adopt their properties and quality.
We offer more detail several popular types of rebuilt cellulose yarn.
Pure viscose. In terms of its properties, the thread is almost identical to cotton - it absorbs moisture well, passes the air and pleasant to the touch. Externally, the material without impurities is brilliant and translucent, which is very similar to natural silk. Nevertheless, the yarn of 100% viscose is not always brilliant - to remove the brilliance, special elements that give the product are added to the filament. The material from the natural fiber is painted in the same way - the dye is inserted directly into the solution, so the paint is kept stronger than on natural fibers.
- Viscose with lycra or elastan . When Liker or Elastane is added to the viscose, it turns out an elastic thread that can stretch and take the initial form. From such a yarn, you can tie clothes on any shape, because knitted things will have a knitted effect and do not argue movement.
- Viscose silk. This type of yarn is 100% viscose, which is made according to special technology.
The viscose thread for knitting is thin, durable and brilliant, therefore it turns out of the exquisite and beautiful things.
- Viscose with Lurex. The thread of wood pulp herself is brilliant, but with the addition of Lurex, this glitter becomes more shining. The things connected from such yarn are very lungs and the air is well passed, so such material is usually chosen for the manufacture of summer clothes.
What can you connect?
Things associated from viscose threads look very presentable and elegant, especially if the openwork schemes were used in the manufacture, or the masters involved an additional shiny yarn. Schemes with unusual patterns are often used for the manufacture of treads, cardigans, dresses or napkins. Inspection from viscose silk perfectly complement openwork products, exposing accents in the necessary places.
Mixed yarn from viscose with the addition of wool or acrylic is an excellent material for the manufacture of winter clothes: sweaters, hats, veasions and scarves.
And also from such threads you can link a cardigan or vest - things that save from the cold in the offseason.
Viscose threads for knitting with a cotton admixture are often used for the manufacture of jewelry for home, such as napkins, soft toys or organizers for small things. Cellulose thread with an admixture of polyester or cotton is very durable and is well holding a form, so it is often used to knit women's handbags. If you correctly pick up the kind of viscose yarn, you can create anything: tunic, dress, palatine, sweater, top or even swimsuit.
