The future of
rayon is bright. Not only is there a growing demand for rayon worldwide, but
there are many new technologies that promise to make rayon even better and
cheaper.
For a while in the
1970s there was a trend in the clothing industry toward purely synthetic
materials like polyester. However, since purely synthetic material does not
"breath" like natural material, these products were not well received
by the consumer. Today there is a strong trend toward blended fabrics. Blends
offer the best of both worlds.
With the present
body of knowledge about the structure and chemical reactivity of cellulose,
some scientist believe it may soon be possible to produce the cellulose
molecule directly from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. If this technique
proves to be cost effective, such hydroponic factories could represent a giant
step forward in the quest to provide the raw materials necessary to meet the
world wide demand for man-made fabric.
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