viscose

noun vis·cose \ ˈvis-ˌkōs , -ˌkōz \

|Updated on: 20 Jul 2018

Definition of viscose

1 : a viscous golden-brown solution made by treating cellulose with caustic alkali solution and carbon disulfide and used in making rayon and films of regenerated cellulose

2 : viscose rayon

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And the dose of spandex Hian uses in her viscose knits gives her collection an easy-to-wear athleisure vibe sans pantylines.

— elizabeth wellington, Philly.com, "Welcome to Paula Hian's King of Prussia pop-up | Elizabeth Wellington," 12 July 2018
Some elements of the gowns available will differ from Markle's–mainly that they'll be created in a sustainable viscose rather than in silk–and not everyone will be able to shop the gowns freely.

— carrie goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "46 Lucky Shoppers Will Be Able to Buy Meghan Markle's Stella McCartney Reception Dress," 14 June 2018
They'll be made out of the brand's sustainable viscose instead of the silk crepe used for Markle's.

— ana colon, Glamour, "Stella McCartney Will Sell Replicas of Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress," 14 June 2018
However, if your Lilly is made of rayon/viscose or has heavy embellishments, sending it to the dry cleaner is ideal, since those fabrics should not be exposed to water and embellishments can get damaged in the washing machine.

— jolie kerr, Town & Country, "How to Keep Your Lilly Pulitzer Clothes Looking Great All Summer Long," 16 June 2017
Cotton, all the synthethics, viscose, rayon, polyester, bamboo, hemp, linen — these are all vegan materials.

— jonathan kauffman, San Francisco Chronicle, "On the verge of a vegan fashion revolution," 20 Apr. 2018
Important note: Always check the care tag first, and if the fabric content includes rayon/viscose, avoid this step at all costs.

— jolie kerr, Town & Country, "How to Keep Your Lilly Pulitzer Clothes Looking Great All Summer Long," 16 June 2017
Everyday velvets are more likely made from cotton, linen, mohair, wool, polyester, nylon, viscose and acetate.

— mary carol garrity, kansascity, "For luxury and durability, think velvet," 2 Sep. 2017
The fabric won't be mistaken for fine wool but that's okay because the poly-viscose blend can take a beating better than any wool could.

— max berlinger, GQ, "The Best Black Suit Is the Key to Badass Style (Even If You're Not a Badass)," 15 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of viscose

obsolete viscose, adjective, viscous

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First Known Use: 1896

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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: of, relating to, or made from viscose

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Nautical pea and bomber jackets were cropped and buttoned, while cargo trousers fell perilously low on the hips, uniformly finished with a viscose denim trim.

— elizabeth paton, New York Times, "London Men’s Wear Shows Reflect on Race and Masculinity," 8 Jan. 2018
Ms. Kozen warned that viscose rayon is often wrongly marketed as environmentally friendly because it is derived from bamboo.

— tatiana schlossberg, New York Times, "Fig Leaves Are Out. What to Wear to Be Kind to the Planet?," 24 May 2017

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1900

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