Viscose

[butterfly133]

I wonder if MNers can advise me on something. I never buy anything in viscose because I thought it was a bit like nylon and would be sweaty. My office is bizarrely hot all the time. But my sis said no, it's breathe-able and google says the same. So maybe I am remembering wrong from when I last bought it years ago. I do see stuff I like in viscose. What do MN-ers think, do you overheat in it? Thanks.

[addictedtosugar]

Try one. I quite like it, and dislike nylon/polyester etc.

[Kennington]

Viscose is a natural- ish fibres de from cellulose. It should absorb water and sweat in a similar way to cotton as it is hydrophilic unlike nylon that repels water. It needs to be treated like silk though as it is delicate.

[FranBrodie]

It's lovely for daytime, really soft and hangs heavily, but I find it a bit sweaty as pyjamas.

[Picachew]

I wouldn't hesitate to buy viscose. It's a cellulose starch I think.

[butterfly133]

I must have got my fabrics in a muddle! Thank you.

[DorothyGherkins]

I never used to buy it as some of them were terribly creasy, and used to look like a ragbag. I think the quality of it has improved enormously over the last few years - I would never contemplate buying anything made of viscose at one point, but now I have a few pieces in my wardrobe.

[DorothyGherkins]

And to get back to the point - no I don't feel sweaty in it. I cant wear polyester or nylon stuff either.

[cerealqueen]

Viscose jersey is lovely, especially in a dress or skirt. Tends not to bobble too.

[WanderWomble]

I can't stand the feel of nylon or polyester, but wear viscose without a problem. It's lovely and soft without feeling slick.

[snowaccidentprone]

I think it also depends on the 'weight' of it. More expensive viscose wears well, and feels nice, whereas some cheaper viscose doesn't feel particularly nice.

I get very hot, but I'm usually ok with viscose.

[butterfly133]

Viscose jersey is quite clingy though isn't it? Or have I got that wrong too (entirely possible).

[Behooven]

I think it sits really nicely and feels lovely on.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I hate the feel of viscose and never buy anything made of it. The jersey stuff isn't quite so offensive to me [dramatic] but I really dislike the woven type that you think at first glance is cotton.

But I agree it doesn't make you sweaty - I just don't like the feel of it really.

[faustina]

I love viscose jersey - I think the amount of cling depends on the percentage of lycra/elastane. The other brilliant thing about viscose jersey is you always get a wonderful black which doesn't fade ever, unlike cotton.

[Sgtmajormummy]

Yes, viscose is wood fibre that is treated so it acts like cotton. It's quite environmentally friendly (lower pesticide use and fewer natural resources) so you can wear it with pride!

[Sgtmajormummy]

Just remembered (not very seasonal, but worth bearing in mind). Viyella brand fabric is a mixture of wool and viscose. I can think of nothing better for non-sweaty winter clothes!

[diggerdigsdogs]

OP I thought the same!

[nuttybananas]

I've noticed much more viscose jersey tops and dresses this year - i guess the price of this is now lower than cotton. I've bought a top to see how well it wears and washes - so far so good and it does feel softer than cotton...

[Picachew]

Bamboo is also a new fabric to me, it feels like a jersey too.

[Sgtmajormummy]

Bamboo bath towels are lovely! They dry you really well and have a sheen to them that you don't get with cotton.
Sorry OP, I'm a fabric geek. Must be something to do with my DF developing spinning/ weaving machines when I was a kid.
I'll leave you in peace, now...

[Behooven]

I haven't seen bamboo clothing, where is it sold?
Very sustainable I'd imagine.

[Picachew]

I bought a dress from Seasalt last year made from bamboo.

[butterfly133]

bamboo? What does that feel like in a piece of clothing?

[Picachew]

It feels like super soft Jersey.

[Felyne]

Bamboo is viscose, it's just viscose made from bamboo fibres rather than whatever else they make viscose out of. I think it's just a way to make it seem more 'natural'.