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RAYON

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RAYONSunray and Cotton (man-made cotton-like cellulose fibre aka viscose)


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The first manufactured fiber, rayon, was produced from wood or cotton pulp; the initial version of the highly flammable material was called "mother-in-law" silk, apparently due to some unfortunate accidents involving sons-in-law.
The new product, which is made of rayon unwoven and acrylic yarns, helps secure skin closure after surgical incisions.
 
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