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Avoid abrasive fabrics."},{"url":"https://knowingfabric.com/how-to-safely-wash-viscose-and-polyamide-blends/","quote":"Use cold or lukewarm water with a gentle, enzyme-free detergent to protect the fibers."}],"folding_over_hanging_for_storage":[{"url":"https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon","quote":"Storage: Fold neatly in cool, dry place away from sunlight."}],"low_heat_iron_with_pressing_cloth":[{"url":"https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon","quote":"Ironing: Use low heat with pressing cloth, iron on reverse side."},{"url":"https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-modal-nylon-viscose","quote":"Avoid ironing over embellishments or prints to preserve their appearance."}]},"entry_sources":{"flat_dry_no_heat":["https://knowingfabric.com/how-to-safely-wash-viscose-and-polyamide-blends/","https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon"],"nylon_reinforcement":["https://www.nonameglobal.com/post/viscose-nylon-elastane-the-tri-blend-in-demand"],"cold_water_gentle_wash":["https://knowingfabric.com/is-viscose-polyamide-a-good-material-pros-and-cons/","https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon","https://knowingfabric.com/how-to-safely-wash-viscose-and-polyamide-blends/"],"folding_over_hanging_for_storage":["https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon","https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-modal-nylon-viscose"],"low_heat_iron_with_pressing_cloth":["https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-viscose-nylon","https://www.shestreet.com.au/pages/fabric-modal-nylon-viscose"]}},"sustainability_of_material":{"title":"The eco cred of reprocessed viscose","entries":{"simons_vision_program":"The dress meets the criteria for Simons' Vision initiative, which requires that the reprocessed viscose component delivers at least a 50% reduction in environmental impact — such as carbon emissions, water consumption, or raw material extraction — compared to conventional virgin viscose, giving buyers a quantifiable sustainability guarantee.","no_compromise_softness":"Despite being recycled, the reprocessed viscose retains the natural softness, breathability, and draping quality of virgin viscose, so the thick knit fabric feels plush and fluid — the eco-friendly sourcing does not result in a scratchier or less refined hand.","circular_production_loop":"The 'circular production process' behind the reprocessed viscose involves collecting textile waste, pulping it into cellulose, and extruding it as new fiber, effectively closing the material loop — this means the fibers in the dress may have started as discarded garments, now reborn as a structured knit.","reprocessed_viscose_feedstock":"The dense knit's reprocessed viscose is a regenerated rayon fiber produced from pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste, meaning the dress diverts discarded clothing and production scraps from landfills and reduces the need for virgin wood pulp, lowering pressure on forests."},"entry_quotes":{"no_compromise_softness":[{"url":"https://recycling-revolution.com/what-is-recycled-viscose.html","quote":"Not only does it retain the desirable qualities of traditional viscose – such as softness, breathability, and drapability – it also carries significant environmental advantages."}],"circular_production_loop":[{"url":"https://recycling-revolution.com/what-is-recycled-viscose.html","quote":"The process starts with the collection of cellulose-based waste. 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