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Did a search but nothing came up...
anyone know if viscose is ok for spinning? It's really just modified cellulose so from the chemist point of view it should be okay, was just wondering if anyone knew for definite or had tried it?
You know, those clothes makers really could stop putting "keep away from fire" on EVERYTHING, and only leave it on stuff that'll actually melt!
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Only one way to find out... Hold a flame to some for a couple seconds. If it gets set ablaze, dont wear it. If it melts, dont wear it.
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had her carpal tunnel surgery already thanks v much
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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)
yeah, that's exactly what I DIDN'T want to do with my new pair of trousers
will let you know the result though if noone else has already done it and tells me 
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Dangerous cynic
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Location: United Kingdom
I wouldn't say so.
As a poi spinner, I havn't tried it, but as a dressmaker I would say no. I have seen certain types of viscose (usually the finer crepe) shrivel up or even burn under a medium-hot iron. So even though it is a plant based synthetic, it still behaves like oil based synthetics (polyester etc) and could still melt into your skin.
I just checked my fabric reference and even heavyweight viscose shouldn't be ironed hotter than medium which suggests it doesn't go well with heat.
Dangerous cynic
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Location: United Kingdom
Oh it also occurred to me that viscose is also known as rayon, if that helps.
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that's exactly what I DIDN'T want to do with my new pair of trousers
I think you just answered your own question... If you don't want to damage or soot-up your new trousers...don't spin fire with them...
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had her carpal tunnel surgery already thanks v much
4,145 posts
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)
well, you know, they're nice for spinning and no-spinning, so if they get damaged by soot etc it's not a problem, but if I just start melting them for the fun of it it's wasted money thanks guys
will keep them in the closet for now and spin in the good old cottons! "vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
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Location: Glasgow
https://www.swicofil.com/viscose.html
This website has this to say about rayon viscose.
"because of it's excessive flammability, it inspired the flammable fabrics act.The FFA was enacted by the U.S.Department of Commerce in 1953 in reponse to public concern over a number of serious burn accidents invovling brushed rayon high pile sweaters (referred to as "torch sweaters") and children's cowboy chaps which could catch fire and flash burn."
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