Description

About Viscose and Cotton

Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber. We know viscose for its silk like luster, appealing drape and superior softness to cotton. It is often in blend with oil based fabric . We can wash viscose clothes in temperatures of up to 40° C.

Cotton is a natural fiber that comes from the seedpod of the cotton plant and is used to make many fabric types at every price point. The fiber is hollow in the center and, under the microscope, resembles a twisted ribbon. A plain weave produces fabrics like gingham, percale, chambray and broadcloth. Besides, cotton is sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable, making it an excellent choice as an environmentally-friendly fiber throughout its entire product life cycle. However, most chemical fibers are petroleum based, which means they come from nonrenewable resources. It is better than the other fabrics.

A muffler is a simple item of clothing, that we loosely wear over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. It is usually a rectangular or square piece of cloth, which is often in fold to make a triangle, but can also be triangular in shape. Other shapes include oblong shawls.

Some other fabric shawls and mufflers are also available at Mahaguthi: