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Deforestation and human rights abuses aren’t the only environmental issues linked to rayon. Its production process is also a serious problem. 

Invented in 1884 in France by Georges Audemars, Rayon is considered as a substitute for silk fabric at a more affordable price. The manufacturing process of this material involves combining chemicals with wood pulp to form fibers, which are then spun into Rayon yarn. Therefore, Rayon is regarded as a semi-synthetic fiber derived from natural sources, primarily cellulose extracted from wood pulp (such as bamboo, beechwood, etc.) and agricultural products. As a result, Rayon fibers exhibit characteristics similar to natural fibers (like silk): smoothness and breathability.