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Viscose (Rayon) Challis

A soft, fluid plain weave in viscose, also called rayon. It feels cool, breathes like cotton, drapes like silk and absorbs dye evenly, so rotary-screen and digital prints come out bright: printed fashion scarves, hijabs, shawls and beach wraps.

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Viscose (Rayon) Challis: close-up of mustard viscose challis with a soft plain weave
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta)
Knit
Woven plain weave (challis)
Usual composition
100% viscose; viscose-linen blends also used.
Weight class
Lightweight
Feel
Soft, matte, cool and fluid
Season
Spring / autumn, Summer
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Very high
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Very high
Quick drying
Moderate
Softness
Very high
Durability
Moderate

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Availability
Offered for our custom scarves

Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Test first
  • Screen printing Suitable
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable

Rotary screen printing for long runs of repeat patterns, digital printing for detailed artwork. Narrow hems, frayed edges or fringes. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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