In the 1860s, the silk fiber industry in France was in trouble, leading to a demand for regenerated fiber. Count Hilaire de Chardonnet addressed this issue by inventing artificial silk from cellulosic material and obtaining a patent in 1885. The term “rayon” was actually coined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and by 1925, rayon production was in full swing. Rayon fiber is now a very popular fiber because it closely resembles natural materials like cotton and silk. People value rayon for its breathability and its capacity to absorb moisture.
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