The company anticipates production of long filament fibers used in linings and dress fabrics like taffeta. North American Rayon Corporation is the only U.S. company currently manufacturing long filament fibers. It produces only regular, but no HWM, rayon. Characteristics of Rayon Rayon's cellulosic base contributes many properties similar to those of cotton or other natural cellulosic fibers. It does not build up static electricity, nor will it pill unless the fabric is made from short, low-twist yarns.
Rayon is comfortable, soft to the skin, and has moderate dry strength and abrasion resistance.
Like other cellulosic fibers, it is not resilient, which means that it will wrinkle. Rayon withstands ironing temperatures slightly less than those of cotton. It may be attacked by silverfish and termites, but generally resists insect damage. It will mildew, but that generally is not a problem. One of rayon's strengths is its versatility and ability to blend easily with many fibers - sometimes to reduce cost, other times for lustre, softness, or absorbency and resulting comfort.