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global rayon fiber market size was calculated at USD 20.55 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 21.96 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 39.82 billion by 2034 expanding at a CAGR of 6.84% from 2025 to 2034 The rayon fiber market is expanding rapidly due to the increasing disposable income in emerging countries and heightened awareness of the availability of eco-friendly options in clothing enabling them to manage inventory levels accordingly The Asia Pacific rayon fiber market size was exhibited at USD 11.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to be worth around USD 12.74 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 6.93% from 2025 to 2034 Asia Pacific held the largest share of the rayon fiber market in 2024 The growth of the rayon fiber market in Asia pacific can be attributed to the abundance availability of raw materials boosting the production of rayon fiber and making the production cost-effective and Bangladesh are major contributors to the market as they provide these raw materials in abundant amounts The rapid expansion of the textile industry further supports market growth governments around the region are supporting the textile industry and promoting sustainable raw materials to bring innovations that contribute to reginal market growth North America is seen to grow at the fastest rate in the rayon fiber market during the forecast period The regional market growth is driven by the heightened demand for sustainable textiles The textile industry in the region is actively seeking a sustainable approach to lower carbon emissions and comply with stringent regulations The region has a well-established apparel and textile sector North American consumers have become more aware of the availability and benefits of environmentally friendly and biodegradable materials boosting the demand for rayon fiber over synthetic options for apparel The market in the country is proliferating owing to the growing preference of consumers for eco-friendly and sustainable textiles which are obtained from natural sources like wood cellulose that can be easily degradable in nature Ongoing advancements in textile manufacturing technologies further support market growth There is a high demand for clothes and home textiles which is expected to propel the growth of the market The demand for rayon fibers is increasing in the apparel industry due to their unique properties like biodegradable nature and eco-friendliness rayon aligns with sustainability goals that enterprises are looking for many consumers and textile manufacturers are opting for eco-friendly materials than synthetic fibers like polyester which are harmful to nature due to their slow process of degradation the increasing popularity of blended fabrics and the rising demand for high-quality comfortable attire are contributing to the growth of the rayon fiber market There is a high demand for nonwoven and medical textiles creating immense opportunities for market growth.  and disposable garments are expected to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period the increasing demand for rayon fabric in aerospace and automotive applications for interiors due to their flame resistance and moisture absorption properties Rayon fiber is also suitable for technical textiles due to its properties like high breathability and insulation The rapid expansion of the textile industry is driving the growth of the rayon fiber market and nonwoven for industrial applications is rising which further boosts the demand for different fibers To enhance rayon properties and expand the scope of applications beyond textiles key players operating in the market are investing heavily in research and development consumers are looking for more comfortable yet stylish outfits Clothes made from rayon fibers are extremely soft and hence offer super comfort Innovative methods like the cellulose easter and viscose method are enhancing the quality and characteristics of rayon fibers Fluctuating Raw Materials Prices and Environmental Concerns Deriving large quantities of rayon requires abundant wood pulp the production process of rayon requires large amounts of water and causes the depletion of finite natural resources harmful chemicals like hydrogen sulfide are used as a byproduct in manufacturing increasing concerns regarding chemical waste While rayon fibers are better than synthetic fibers they cannot surpass the benefits of pure fibers The availability of wood pulps is subject to price fluctuations Such factors significantly increase production costs and hinder the growth of the market Increasing Disposable Income and Shift Toward Luxury Lifestyles The increasing disposable income and rapid shift toward luxury lifestyles create immense opportunities in the rayon fiber market so does the willingness of people to spend on clothing and styling with comfort and affordability Rayon fibers present great options for such consumers as they serve the purpose of breathability and vibrant clothing according to the trending fashion Rayon fiber is further used in home decoration like curtains creating a strong foundation for the rayon fiber market to expand its roots on a wider scale.  The viscose rayon fibers segment held the largest share of the rayon fiber market in 2024 The segment growth is primarily driven by its offerings like softness which make it a popular choice among consumers looking for stylish yet comfortable and vibrant attire Viscose rayon is used to manufacture various garments viscose rayon fiber is more affordable compared to other silks along with its ability to blend with other fibers enhancing characteristics like luster and softness The modal rayon fibers segment is expected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years The segment growth can be attributed to their unique properties like moisture-wicking tendency making it a suitable material for sportswear and bedsheets where flexibility is important The rising demand for stylish yet comfortable fabrics in home textiles and activewear further supports segmental growth The apparel segment dominated the rayon fiber market with the largest share in 2024 Rayon fiber is heavily used in the apparel industry owing to its excellent drape and similar appearance to natural fibers like cotton and silk rayon fibers are ideal for manufacturing activewear They also provide excellent breathability and moisture-holding properties The rise in consumer demand for stylish and affordable clothes bolstered the segment making them more appealing in the apparel industry.  The health & hygiene segment is projected to expand at the highest CAGR during the forecast period The demand for rayon fibers is increasing in the healthcare sector due to their properties of non-irritating and soft nature with high absorbency Rayon fibers are also used in personal hygiene products They have the ability to quickly absorb liquid to provide a dry surface which is crucial to forbidden bacterial growth to avoid infections making them an ideal choice for personal care products For inquiries regarding discounts, bulk purchases, or customization requests, please contact us at sales@precedenceresearch.com Email : sales@precedenceresearch.com Rayon has released V2 of its cloud-based CAD tool that allows architects to draft together in real time. The software, which we first looked at last year comes with redlining and single-click link sharing built in rebuilt from the ground up to ‘ensure speed of access’ which is multi-threaded for better performance and offers high quality linework through antialiasing Rayon’s block libraries have also grown ‘significantly’ They now include 4,500+ items to tackle more standards (EU add more choice to existing collections (doors etc) and to address new use cases (items for stores There’s also a new block family feature where a single item can be published and used in different versions Style libraries have also been expanded and now include 1,000+ hatches and textures capture and reuse entire drawing standards by giving users the ability to save and publish drawings as templates Other new features include professional-grade layouts an improved drawing experience with new editing commands (align plus enhanced DWG/DXF import/export and improved PDF export You must be logged in to post a comment Newsletter • FREE digital magazine • print magazine Rayon is one of the most versatile fabrics, yet it remains somewhat of a mystery. That’s partly because of its remarkable ability to shape-shift and imitate other fabrics. Rayon has been known to take on the properties of silk it can be used in nearly any type of clothing This can make it challenging to pin down what it is and what weather it’s best suited for To help boost your familiarity with this ubiquitous fabric keep reading to see everything you need to know about rayon rayon is a fabric made from purified cellulose fibers which are typically created from wood pulp Though rayon is derived from natural materials so it’s considered to be a semi-synthetic fabric Secondary types of rayon include modal rayon (typically made from beech trees) and lyocell (seen in everything from denim to dress shirts) Laundering rayon takes a little extra consideration Rayon is often blended with other fabrics (such as polyester and cotton) so washing instructions can vary significantly While its texture and versatility make it an ideal choice for a range of apparel and standard machine washing can cause it to stretch but always be sure to check the care label instructions beforehand The perfect shirt for the office (and everything else) Dôen is a great place to shop for gorgeous pieces made of rayon A lightweight knit vest for your summer-to-fall looks The perfect dress for early fall has been found Swap your cotton button-down out for a little something different this is currently one of Amazon's best dresses This is begging to be worn with tall boots and a sweater on a crisp fall day This story was published at an earlier date and has been recently updated The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC Gokaldas Exports is set to infuse up to INR 350 crore into Bombay Rayon Fashion Textiles through optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) with the remaining amount to be subscribed based on future funding needs the company is considering a potential merger by June 30 with a total valuation of INR 587.50 crore contingent upon meeting certain regulatory and operational milestones The primary use of these funds by Bombay Rayon will be for working capital with a smaller portion allocated for capital expenditures Gokaldas Exports is on a mission to establish a comprehensive supplier model and achieve self-sufficiency in sourcing raw materials through its INR 350 crore investment in Bombay Rayon By leveraging Bombay Textile's expertise in specialized prints and yarn-dyed fabrics Gokaldas aims to enhance its production capabilities across knits the company reported a consolidated profit after tax of INR 44.3 crore with a total income soaring to INR 818 crore This marks a significant leap from the same period in 2023 where it posted an after-tax profit of INR 47.2 crore and a total income of INR 530.1 crore The growth in total income highlights the company's robust expansion and strategic prowess and its recent investment showcases the vision going forward We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the day’s top business news best advice and exclusive reporting from Entrepreneur This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The action follows a petition filed by the Association of Man-Made Fibre Industry of India and Grasim Industries Limited who have alleged that the domestic industry is suffering material injury due to dumped imports from China VFY above 75 deniers (excluding yarn produced through Spool Spun Technology and certain embroidery threads) falls under Chapter 54 of the Customs Tariff Act and is primarily imported under various subheadings of tariff item 5403 the dumped imports from China are being sold in the Indian market at prices significantly below the normal value resulting in price suppression and serious injury to the domestic industry The data submitted suggests rising import volumes and financial losses including negative returns on capital employed The dumping margin—defined as the difference between the normal value and export price—has been found to be above the de minimis level indicating the presence of dumping as per Indian trade remedy laws The DGTR will examine the period from October 1 with injury data being reviewed for the past three financial years as well The domestic industry asserts that VFY produced in India is technically and commercially substitutable with the imported product and should be treated as a ‘like article’ under the Rules The investigation aims to determine the existence and extent of dumping the injury caused to the domestic industry and whether the imposition of anti-dumping duties is warranted duties may be levied to level the playing field for domestic manufacturers Search Companies editorial@fibre2fashion.com FOUR-TIME FESTIVAL Song winner and popular entertainer Roy Rayon and some of his friends will be singing and playing up a musical storm on Sunday July 14 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew patrons will be entertained by Rayon himself with whom he has been singing for many years; the dynamic show-stopping songbird Gem Myers; the inimitable Amina Blackwood-Meeks; Festival Song winners ‘Nazzle Man’ and Everton Pessoa; and special guest Roy Rayon is well known for four memorable Festival Songs Come Rock (1991) and 2008’s Rise and Shine has won more Festival Song competitions than Rayon Rayon is known for his dynamism and versatility gracing the stage for a plethora of different events what can patrons expect to get from the man who has been in show business for over four decades on Sunday my part of the show is going to highlight what I’ve done over the years also to show off to the audience another side of Roy Rayon material that they probably knew or didn’t know that I do and also material that they don’t know at all celebrate life,” Rayon shared with The Gleaner “As it relates to the other performers the show was slated to be held on July 7 in the lecture room at the Institute of Jamaica under which the Jamaica Music Museum is managed Part of the gate proceeds will go towards assisting the said museum in its acquisition of musical artifacts “Jamaica Music Museum is part of the mandate to protect our musical heritage There are artifacts out there that they want to maintain It’s about supporting a cause that is going to be there for years,” Rayon explained Tickets are available at Fab 5 headquarters MC Elaine Wint will hit the stage to master the proceedings until the end View the discussion thread. AEC Magazine has been keeping an eye on all the BIM start-ups that have entered the space over the last few years While our gaze has focussed on the 3D modelling world software developers have not just been concentrating on 3D This week marks the official launch and announcement of a €4 million investment raise in Rayon a French start-up that is looking to take on 2D AEC CAD by utilising the cloud and offering a fresh outlook to bring new smart capabilities effortless collaboration and ease of use to layout design Rayon’s interface and simplicity is exquisite why do professional 2D CAD packages still cost so much most CAD tools had enough features to do more than was required to produce 2D drawings full AutoCAD is £1,986 per year ($1,975 per year in the USA) and LT comes in at a reasonable £486 ($490 in USA) a year There may well be considerable savings to be had by moving elsewhere such as BricsCAD Pro (£1,073) and lite (£517) Dassault Systemès DraftSight at £380 and Ares Commander (Desktop Mobile and Cloud) from Graebert at £300 (even with floating licences) 2D CAD will always be important to the industry but other than familiarity of interface and perhaps any specialised in-house customisation all the products listed above are perfectly interchangeable as professional drafting tools Rayon lives in the cloud and is an accurate drawing and space planning tool aimed at the AEC space Rayon enables drawings to be created and annotated and comes with lots of blocks and libraries of furniture and commonly used items it enables real-time simultaneous collaboration on drawings with team members from all over the planet This means you can draw a layout or feasibility study and share it with a client and discuss the design and make changes in real-time sending files around and the need for additional mark-up tools This all adds time delays and ultimately adds cost Rayon’s unique selling point is that it does design and distribution via the power of the cloud As you would expect there are typical tools like walls with many options to change or customise the look and feel with colour or hatching fill CAD users will be used to the standard scale Blocks and library components are loaded per drawing so a sub-selection of what you will use are immediately available – which saves trawling through huge libraries Items like doors and windows just get dragged and dropped to the canvas and these automatically create openings which can be scaled in-place like furniture can be edited and scaled on the fly with dynamic feedback at the point of the mouse Zones are allocated to enclosed wall spaces These are auto recognised and just require a simple click hatched or images applied (like a floor tiling) Layers are a common concept for component organisation and follow common CAD logic Comments and annotations start with dropping a pin whereupon the user can add an associated comment There’s also freehand drawing to show intent On the top right of the interface there’s a share button where members can be added These can also be made public through a URL link It’s also possible to make tables for lists and spreadsheets from drawing data users can add property information such as a price to furniture blocks and the system will then count and tabulate the number and value Rayon’s Pages feature is the equivalent of a layout tool Drawing sizes can be allocated and scale chosen as well as title blocks The system supports nested blocks and multiple pages can be created and outputted simultaneously it is improving month on month with new features the basics have been done and it’s very impressive Is it a replacement for a full pro-drafting tool with four decades of feature development but I would hazard a guess that for 80% of drawing users or has capabilities which would be a great add-on to current DWG workflows plus the speed and collaboration capabilities make me excited about 2D again – which With so many start-ups concentrating on delivering new and novel approaches to rapid modelling there seems to be this emerging ‘BIM Lite’ genre of products appearing While the industry has been trying to tame BIM with varying degrees of success, for many firms and projects, Rayon, Snaptrude, Arcol or CoDesign may well be applications in which ideas can be captured and shared much quicker than by traditional BIM tools One part of this is having interfaces decluttered as fresh code another is limited feature sets of new apps but it’s also down to recognising that not all nails need a Revit hammer At some point these tools will converge and be part of the rich tapestry of tools available to designers This week Rayon announced it has raised €4 million in seed funding which brings total funding to €5.75 million Initial investors include Norman Foster and Rasmus Andersson (Figma) In this latest round comes Northzone and Foundamental the latter of which is also an investor in Snaptrude and Speckle The new seed money will be used to grow the engineering team and gain growth and traction Rayon, offering to be the ‘Figma for 2D CAD’, joins the fresh start ups of Arcol and Snaptrude which aim to be the Figma for the BIM world. (N.B. Figma is a cloud-based application for user interface and user experience design with a big emphasis on real-time collaboration) this new batch of cloud-centric start-ups may currently seem to be feature-poor tools which have several good collaboration features they are going to become serious competitors should they gain any traction and be able to keep up aggressive development plans By opting for the cloud and browser deployment it’s much easier to start fresh and build up rather than try and bolt on cloud kludges to desktop code but it’s been well thought through and implemented It’s intriguing that Norman Foster has even chosen to invest in this start-up but the fact that the Rayon team has considerable AI experience but has not yet deployed any of their know-how in the platform means that one can only wonder at what capabilities will be coming to the cloud near you soon with the limitation of three models with up to five simultaneous editors ‘Pro’ is €29 per month with unlimited models and five editors while ‘Team’ is €59 per month for unlimited usage with dedicated support and Single Sign On You must be logged in to post a comment Rayon Sports FC’s men’s and women’s teams are currently facing an uncertain future after the sudden closure of their training pitch at Nzove home to the club’s activities for the past few years The shocking development came to light this afternoon when Skol Brewery the owner and primary sponsor of the facility informed Rayon Sports FC management that Skol Stadium would be unavailable due to unspecified reasons The closure has immediately disrupted all of the club’s scheduled training sessions for the day Team manager Fidèle Mujyanama addressed the situation in a message to Rayon Sports players confirming that the pitch was closed and that further instructions would be forthcoming from the club’s leadership today’s training programme has changed due to the closure of Skol Stadium We will inform you about tomorrow’s training,” Mujyanama informed the players While Rayon Sports has yet to release an official statement sources suggest that the closure could be related to claims that the club has breached terms of their ongoing partnership with Skol Brewery Rayon Sports and Skol Brewery entered a lucrative three-year partnership valued at over Rwf 1 billion The agreement guarantees the club Rwf 200 million annually along with additional benefits including accommodation a year before the expiration of the previous deal indicating the significant relationship between the two parties Efforts to obtain an official comment from Rayon Sports management were unsuccessful as officials stated they were currently in a meeting to address the issue Rayon Sports FC is entering the final stages of preparation for their next Rwanda Premier League fixture against Amagaju FC the uncertainty surrounding their training arrangements raises concerns over the club’s readiness for the upcoming match it remains unclear when or if Rayon Sports will resume their regular training schedule leaving both players and supporters awaiting further clarification Mukura put the breaks on Rayon Sports’ unbeaten Mukura Victory Sports stunned Rayon Sports FC with a 2-1 win ending the Blues’ unbeaten run in the 2024/2025 Rwanda Premier League season First half goals from Jordan Dimbumba in the 39th minute and Fred Niyonizeye in the 42nd minute ignited celebrations among Mukura fans at Huye Stadium who were missing key players due to injuries and suspensions including right back Ombalenga Fitinda and left back Hakim Bugingo who sidelined after accumulating three yellow cards The Blues had gone 14 matches unbeaten this season winning 11 games and drawing three against Amagaju creating several chances in the first half After dominating the final minutes of the opening half Dimbumba broke the deadlock with a brilliant finish followed just three minutes later by Niyonizeye’s strike that doubled Mukura’s lead The home side headed into halftime with a commanding 2-0 advantage Rayon Sports came out determined to mount a comeback Substitute Bassane Aziz won a penalty in the 53rd minute after being brought down by Mukura’s defenders Senegalese striker Fall Ngagne converted the spot kick to narrow the deficit the scoreline remained unchanged as Mukura VS held on to secure the victory This was Matchday 15 and marked the conclusion of the first leg of the 2024/2025 Rwanda Premier League season The win propelled Mukura VS to 7th place on the provisional table with 21 points Rayon Sports still lead the standings with 36 points who have a game in hand against Amagaju on this Sunday 12th January @ KT PRESS 2014 - 2025 . All Right Reserved. is the pioneer as well as sole manufacturer of Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) in Thailand The company was incorporated in 1974 and is listed on the Thailand Stock Exchange since 1984 Almost two-third of Thai Rayon's VSF production is directly exported to more than 20 countries worldwide The company’s products under the umbrella brand of Birla Cellulose meet the stringent quality requirements of customers spanning six continents from the Middle East to Europe and from USA to Asia Pacific Thai Rayon produces a wide range of fibres that have multiple functional benefits such as soft feel These fibres have various applications in apparel Thai Rayon has diversified into a new generation fibre -- Birla Modal which is widely used in high-end textile fashion products Thai Rayon also produces anhydrous sodium sulphate as its by-product With its five flexible VSF production lines Thai Rayon caters to the demands of both textile and non-woven applications producing VSF varieties in the range of 0.8 to 5.0 denier staple lengths in the range of 32 mm to 101 mm as well as in chlorine-free and anti-bacterial applications Thai Rayon also produces about 85,000 tpa of anhydrous sodium sulphate as its by-product which is widely used in the domestic market by detergent Starting with a small capacity of 9,000 tpa the company has come a long way in achieving a capacity of 140,000 tpa of VSF The company contributes significantly to the economy of Thailand.  The Blues were to strong for struggling Kiyovu Kiyovu Sports’ performance in the Rwanda Premier League came under scrutiny again after a humiliating 4-0 loss to Rayon Sports on match day 8 at Kigali Pele Stadium All of Rayon Sports’ goals came in the second half following a tough goalless draw in the first half Rayon Sports FC extended their winning streak to six games while Kiyovu Sports FC faced their sixth consecutive defeat placing them at the bottom of the table with just 3 points and a goal deficit of 13 from seven matches played as their former leaders stepped in to temporarily guide the team following the resignation of team president Jean Fidèle Uwayezu months ago The match began with both teams matching each other’s pace Rayon Sports displayed superior performance in creating chances boosted by the support of the crowd at Kigali Stadium Hadji Iraguha celebrates after scoring the second game Kiyovu Sports attempted several chances through their striking trio of Masengo Tansele and the first half ended in a goalless draw bringing on Adama Bagayogo to replace Prinsee Elanga Kanga while Rayon Sports were looking to break the deadlock Rayon Sports’ Iraguha Hadji unleashed a long range shot from outside the box scoring the opening goal and putting the Blues in the lead Rayon Sports took control of the match with high pressing Bagayogo attempted another shot on target that missed but the ball poorly handled by Kiyovu Sports’ goalkeeper Nzeyirwanda Djihad with Fall Ngagne scoring after an assist from his captain effectively extinguishing any hopes Kiyovu Sports had of a comeback Rayon Sports maintained their dominance over Kiyovu Sports in all aspects of play Adama Bagayogo covered off the scoring with the fourth goal ending the match in a 4-0 humiliation for Kiyovu Sports Turning trees into textiles is linked to historical atrocities and environmental harm But any plant-based material can potentially become viscose-rayon Rayon is a soft, silky fabric that is perhaps the most confusing of all the textiles. It’s sometimes called viscose, modal, lyocell, tencel, acetate or bamboo. It tends to feel denser and more fluid than cotton or linen, but even this depends on how it’s been extracted and spun. The best way to understand rayon is to consider it an umbrella term for textiles that are made from cellulose, the building block of most plants. It can be extracted from straw, cotton waste and other natural materials, but in the case of rayon, it mostly comes from the wood pulp of pine, eucalyptus or beech. It is often marketed as an eco-friendly fibre because it is made from natural, renewable materials (trees). But, like a lot of sustainable materials, there are a few dark clouds over its credentials. Read moreAccording to the not-for-profit Canopy 200 million trees are felled each year to make textiles Of the 6.5 million metric tonnes of rayon produced every year almost half comes from ancient and endangered forests Forests are integral to the fight against global warming because carbon is stored in the woody biomass of tree trunks and branches shrubs and soil that make up the forest floor the link between rayon and deforestation is a particularly sad truth and one of fashion’s best disguised secrets says in this forest-based fabric supply chain there is an opportunity to steer investments towards solutions and away from problems “It is like we are standing on a cliff edge and we have an opportunity to build a fence at the top versus a hospital at the bottom.” According to Canopy 200 million trees are felled each year to make textiles (beautiful as they are) Photograph: Getty ImagesHazardous waste turned the river water dark redProduction of rayon has approximately doubled in the last three decades and its percentage of the global fibre market is continuing to grow (in 2019 it was 6.4%) Carr says Canopy is working to ensure this growth is not facilitated by further deforestation Their work is at least partially responsible for the many fashion brands describing their rayon viscose or modal products as FSC or PEFC certified – meaning it has come from a sustainably managed forest or plantation The carbon footprint of rayon is further complicated by the process of turning wood into a textile converting a tree into fabric can be highly toxic to both workers and the environment Rayon also has links to some of the world’s darkest history the Nazis forced prisoners to labour in rayon factories There are accounts of the chemicals (sulphuric acid) burning holes in their uniforms causing injuries anywhere it touched the skin while emissions resulted in neurological side effects like blindness and psychosis These issues have persisted into the 21st century. A 2017 report by the Changing Markets Foundation found visible and highly odorous pollution on production sites in India that belonged to the Aditya Birla Group – the world’s biggest viscose producer. Hazardous waste had turned the river water dark red; an independent laboratory test revealed that the air had 125 times the level of carbon disulphide recommended by the WHO; the surrounding villages did not have access to safe drinking water and, in one alarming instance, 60 villagers fell seriously ill and lost the ability to walk. Aditya Birla Group denied that these problems were linked to their operations. However, similar problems have been reported across China and other parts of India and Indonesia – and the issues are not limited to one company. Read moreThe Changing Markets Foundation report made several recommendations on how to make viscose rayon production more sustainable energy consumption and workers’ health and safety The foundation suggested implementing closed-loop manufacturing to ensure the waste from the chemicals was recovered and recycled where possible and that the exhaust air was condensed and captured to recover the emissions of carbon disulphide and reuse it By 2020 ​​Aditya Birla Group announced that it has set a target for all of its manufacturing sites to be compliant with EU BAT standards and verified by the end of 2022 innovation platform director at Fashion for Good says “manufacturers responsible for 50% of global viscose production have committed to responsible production” She points to Spinnova and Infinited Fiber Company as examples of companies who implement best practice chemical management one of the biggest viscose producers in the world has trademarked Tencel which is also made using closed loop processes Art deco pattern for fabric The challenge is to make it more sustainably Photograph: MaryliaDesign/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe report concluded that viscose has the potential to be a sustainable fibre if production was improved; alongside the responsible sourcing of raw materials what do responsibly sourced raw materials look like tools to set standards across different countries for responsible forest management they guarantee traceability to ensure the source of the rayon was not an ancient or endangered forest Pointing to the fact that trees and forests are a significant aid against a warming planet Carr says Canopy’s priority is to ensure no viscose rayon sourcing occurs in ancient or endangered forests But she notes certifications are constrained by scale Each one is applied from a local viewpoint and often the ecological considerations or planetary needs demand a more global or regional perspective “This is not the kind of planning that voluntary certifications applied by individual corporations accomplishes,” she says The next step is to find sourcing solutions to replace fibre from forests altogether Theoretically all natural fabrics and even agricultural waste could be regenerated into viscose rayon Photograph: Tetiana Garkusha/Getty Images/iStockphotoTurning old textiles into newAny plant-based material can potentially serve as a source of cellulose and be dissolved to make fibres so theoretically all natural fabrics and even agricultural waste could be regenerated into viscose rayon the market share of ‘recycled’ cellulose fibres is very small but a lot of ongoing research and development means it is expected to increase significantly in coming years Recent technological advancements have made it possible to convert some textile waste into new materials The process can be much more efficient than converting trees because of the high cellulose content of some fibres on average it takes 2.5–3 tonnes of trees to create 1 tonne of viscose pulp but it takes only about 1 tonne of recycled cotton or rayon to make 1 tonne of viscose pulp “it makes more sense to try to valorise the resources we already have via textile-to-textile recycling” instead of relying on virgin resources like trees Considering the amount of textile waste sent to landfill every second the notion that we can turn old textiles into new textiles with superior performance properties to synthetics is extremely interesting Viscose is better on the body than synthetics; it breathes against the skin and does not have a complicated relationship with oil or sweat And it doesn’t shed plastic microfibres into waterways every time it is washed While we are in the early days of these solutions with large-scale infrastructure required for collection there are already innovators operating in this space Lenzing’s Refibra line is made of approximately 30% recycled cotton Seattle based company Evrnu launched a fabric called NuCycl that is made from recycled textile waste in April of this year fast-fashion giant Inditex invested €100 million in Infinited Fiber a Finnish startup that also creates fabrics from textile waste Sundressed Photograph: Black IncDespite viscose rayon’s dark and complex history which in many ways extends into the present If we can eliminate trees and forests from its sourcing and further innovate production to be closed loop and non-toxic viscose rayon could truly earn the eco-friendly reputation it has already been given This is an edited extract of Lucianne Tonti’s Sundressed: Natural Fibres and the Future of Fashion published by Black Inc The Rayon Sport General Assembly has elected Twagirayezu Thaddée as the new president of the Rayon Sports Association for the next four years Muhirwa Prosper and Kanamugire Roger were also appointed as his deputies and Rukundo Patrick was elected as the Treasurer was chaired by Ngoga Roger Aimable -who retained as the leader of Rayon sports FC following the resignation of Uwayezu Jean Fidèle The assembly was also attended by former leaders of the club who had recently been reappointed to take charge after a four-year absence from club’s key roles and activities This is not Twagirayezu’s first time in Rayon Sports leadership as he previously served as the Vice President under Munyakazi Sadate’s committee in 2019 and also participated in the transitional committee established by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) in 2020 Muvunyi Paul was elected to head the Supreme Council of Rayon Sports while Murenzi Abdallah was appointed as the Secretary-General and Uwayezu Jean Fidèle were elected as advisors to the Rayon Sports Council Committee Lague-was-one-of-the-standout-players-before-he-left-the-Rwandan-league-in-2023 Police FC has signed Rwandan-born forward striker Lague Byiringiro The transfer took a dramatic twist after Rayon Sports leaders welcomed Byiringiro at Kigali International Airport on Monday only to see him announce his arrival as a new player for Police FC hours later 29-year-old Byiringiro parted ways with Swedish second-division side Sandvikens IF last week Despite having a two-year contract remaining from a four-year deal signed in January 2023 Byiringiro found himself without a club after being released by Sandvikens IF Police FC had been silently negotiating with Lague while Rayon Sports thought they had secured the deal The Kacyiru-based won the race and signed the striker on a one-and-a-half-year contract Lague-parted-ways-with-Swedish-second-division-side-Sandvikens-IF-last-week Why Police FC Beat Rayon Sports to Byriringiro’s Signature Police FC finished fourth in the first round of this season with 23 points They have been looking to reinforcement of their team ahead of the 2024/25 season’s second leg as they won the recent Rwanda Peace Cup and were seeking to strengthen their squad Lague was one of the standout players before he left the Rwandan league in 2023 He played 330 minutes in 23 appearances for Sandvikens IF in 2024 This represented a decline in his performance compared to 2023 The striker will compete for his place alongside notable players such as Fred Muhozi depending on where Coach Vincent Mashami decides to use him Police FC currently has one of the strongest defense units in the league They scored 17 goals in the first round of this season and will look to improve their attacking prowess with Byiringiro’s addition In a thrilling and crucial encounter on Matchday 18 of the Rwanda Premier League Mukura VS stunned second-placed APR FC with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Huye International Stadium maintaining Rayon Sports’ four-point advantage at the top of the league table APR FC entered the match with hopes of reducing the gap between them and Rayon Sports who had been held to a 1-1 draw by Amagaju FC the previous day were ready to challenge the league’s powerhouses The game kicked off with high energy and intensity as both teams won corner kicks within the first two minutes but neither side was able to capitalise on these early opportunities The breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Mukura VS forward Destin Maranda found the back of the net His well-placed strike proved to be the difference as Mukura VS took a vital 1-0 lead with APR FC launching sustained attacking efforts Mukura VS stood firm in defence and went into half-time still leading 1-0 Mukura VS and APR FC at Huye Stadium over the weekend APR FC made several substitutions at the start of the second half and Ismael Pitchou Nshimirimana in place of Denis Omedi APR FC struggled to break down Mukura’s well-organised defence made a further tactical adjustment in the 69th minute by bringing on Alain Bacca Kwitonda for Hakimu Kiwanuka holding on to their narrow lead through six minutes of added time The victory sees Mukura VS climb to sixth place with 27 points while APR FC remains in second with 37 points Mukura VS will return to action on 26 February 2025 in the Peace Cup quarter-finals against Amagaju FC while APR FC will face Gasogi United in the same competition on 27 February 2025 and when Delphine folds herself into the scene to answer her vacation is thrown into uncertainty again The fifth film in Eric Rohmer’s “Comedies and Proverbs” series Le Rayon vert (1986) is the meandering story of a young Parisian secretary struggling to admit her loneliness But not just any vacation—what sets Delphine apart is her insatiable expectation of what a vacation should be and her constant oscillation between going home early and refusing to stay home because “It’s better to wait for something than to settle for reality.” Dreaming of Antibes Delphine rejects an invitation to camp with family in Ireland yet when her ex’s apartment in Antibes is unavailable to borrow she sorrowfully rejects friends’ suggestions of solutions She is simultaneously listless and lustful Striking for its saturated aesthetic—tangible film grain pastel palettes with bursts of green and red and endlessly leisurely landscapes­­––Le Rayon vert is a vacationless vacation that explores an age-old question: to what extent do we create our own fate and to what extent are we resigned to it Though fate and futility are both concepts of predetermination fate is often framed as a way to quell feelings of futility While futility’s determinism implies an endlessness fate’s determinism implies a finality—like vacation Le Rayon vert illustrates and evokes the messy relationship between the two; the ways futility and fate are both synonymous and opposite The ways that when we feel stuck like Delphine we aspire to a future or fate that deviates from our current feelings believing in fate implies that efforts to alter or redirect our destinies are futile Since vacations are exercises in intentionality—a decision to splurge and favorite places—their momentary escapism and pursuit of a perfect state of being often serves as a rich subject through which to explore fate and futility especially since the briefness of vacation makes these themes more tangible Vacation is a defined timeline—and despite its reputation as a momentary utopia or an escape from the métro-boulot-dodo routine it also offers a window of clarity: an inexcusable moment to feel our own desires and pursue them Despite the intensive planning and budgeting often required to go on vacation vacation is a time where we ironically desire something to happen to us We plan just enough to put ourselves in ironic positions where we can expect spontaneity and accept chance encounters The French have a unique relationship to vacation—it is not so much a luxury as a right School breaks every six weeks for two weeks of holiday The city of love becomes undesirable and limited Though Delphine’s summer vacation falls in July While from an American perspective the necessity of vacation can seem overwrought at times there’s both a personal and cultural weight to it—one friend even implores Delphine “You can’t just stay in Paris for the rest of your vacation” Delphine’s uncertainty on how to approach vacation is relatable to many—the structureless expanse of three weeks can be intimidating especially when one’s desires and actions are in constant contradiction—for Delphine and to meet someone new who will love her) conflict with her immediate desires for safety and familiarity Delphine’s lifestyle is regimented by narrow tastes which only make it harder for her to give herself over to the unknown In addition to the restricted ways in which she is willing to travel she is vegetarian because she “enjoy[s] eating airy food,” she won’t sail because she gets seasick and she won’t play on a swing because it makes her nauseous Each shot of people playing—the camera sweeping across the beach as families toss around a red ball in the waves or imitating the gaze of someone at the table intimately hunched over the Scrabble board and inventing silly words—is followed by a shot of Delphine on her own convinced that walking or kicking solitarily at the waves is “enough.” Delphine is a superstitious and languid romantic motivated by the desire for things to happen to her she finds a green-backed playing card and flips it to reveal the queen of spades Delphine finds a lime-colored poster: “REDISCOVER CONTACT WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS.” At the garden party her friends are argumentative and all tough love while they suggest ways she can meet new people—solo travel group vacations—but Delphine becomes defensive and pastries sit in the foreground and laundry hanging out to dry waves gently Delphine’s emotions waver; the wind picks up disheveling both her hair and the peaceful setting as Delphine raises her voice and fights the urge to cry (she’ll cry later So the conversation turns to superstition and spirituality and Delphine declares her belief in “things that just crop up out of nowhere in life” When questioned on her relationship to traditional superstitions (like cards and stars) I do believe in things like playing cards you find in the street.” As Rohmer highlights Delphine believes this is more accurate than astrology because the signs she finds and interprets are more attuned to her daily experiences; if only she can find the signs to the effect of a more intimate kind of foreshadowing is bad luck and generally symbolizes a widowed woman still mourning the end of her engagement two years ago spades in tarot more generally represent challenging events coming: soon after leaving the card behind her on the curb Delphine’s ex calls with the news that she cannot borrow his apartment in Antibes for vacation because he’s already planning his vacation on the Riviera Cards foreshadow Delphine’s fate later in the film too; however her most persistent superstition is the power of the color green each green thing piercing her passive days with significance She’s aware of passing by green street poles; her friends often wear green beaded necklaces or hair clips on the edge of an apron emotional scenes in the film take on a greenness as she defines her principles and particularities The garden party is framed by ivy and clover; the backyard in Cherbourg is lush with leafy trees and ferns and in this environment Delphine defends vegetarianism and her ethics of intentional consumption with a clarity she’s rarely shown before Rohmer reveals it in the same way Delphine believes it to manifest: in brief and unexpected occurrences and impulsively decides to return to Paris this is a critical example of Delphine’s refusal to shape her destiny and experience new things (best case scenario: a lover); her deep-seated belief in fate happening invokes her lonely passivity she can quickly identify a pointless and depressing circumstance She can sense when a destination isn’t sufficiently romantic so why bother sticking it out long enough for something to happen to her It’s this intuition (or perhaps the lack of an affirming sign) that leads her back to the streets of Paris an old friend she hasn’t seen in perhaps two years I went away and came back again” with “another two weeks to kill,” prompts Irène to lend Delphine her brother-in-law’s apartment in Biarritz this random interaction is not only acceptable but inspires Delphine to try another vacation Delphine is lonely in Biarritz too—but she finds momentum there but the sea-air seems to do some good and she briefly befriends Léna confident Swedish woman who loves solo-traveling and finding cute boys to take her dancing despite her own engagement Though Léna is at first a respite from Delphine’s attempt at solo-travel she eventually runs away from Léna and the flirts they’ve attracted together and this fit of passion leads her to a trove of omens along the rocky seaside walking paths a good omen which traditionally signals youthful love this fortune comes true with less immediacy—but it does usher in good Delphine comes across a cluster of adults perched on a sea wall Delphine continues to walk out of sight on the twisting path but intrigued by the word “vert,” she pauses within earshot of the conversation A woman describes the novel as “like a fairy tale” (59:48) and Delphine sees herself mirrored by the ways they describe the main character: “The heroine is a fairy-tale heroine She’s as simple as Cinderella or Snow White.” which is in and of itself something Delphine is searching for the little book club describes Verne’s novel as extraordinary because “There are characters who are… who are searching for something.” This line serves to strip away the futility of Delphine’s seemingly endless search for vacation and peace by validating the act of yearning The group on the sea wall continues to describe the instances they have witnessed the Green Ray and to explain how the phenomenon works—the importance of a clear sky for the light to refract just so: “Some summers you won’t see the green ray at all because the atmospheric conditions are not favorable.” However This scene acts as a glittering flash—a burst of fate—of what Le Rayon vert is all about It illuminates the ways in which Delphine is searching to clarify her emotions (not that she is merely lost and struggling) The fact that Jules Verne’s character never manages to see the green ray but does come to understand her own feelings as well as those of the young man she meets hope that she will find a man with whom she feels less lonely that she will mature and stick to a decision The camera cuts away from her revelatory face and the sun dips unassumingly orange below the foggy horizon Delphine has not yet achieved a vacation­­––her sense of futility persists and she decides to spend her last weekend of time off in Paris she catches the eye of a young man—a sturdy young cabinetmaker named Jacques Her idea of romance has always been coincidental—rather than be “proactive” or “determined,” she dreams hazily: “I just like to think that over there Jacques is a romantic guy and not too bold Delphine is initially entranced by the atmosphere of the station The circumstances under which they lock eyes and blush are just sweet enough She misses her train home to spend her afternoon with Jacques in a nearby fishing town called Saint-Jean-de-Luz He is a patient man—and while Delphine’s efforts to explain herself have been full of frustration (such as bemoaning her vacation to friends at the garden party or explaining her vegetarianism to a family in Cherbourg) She explains the emptiness that one-night stands inspire in her there is a souvenir shop called Rayon vert and as they watch the fuzzy horizon of the sea he asks Delphine if she will spend the next few days with him near Bayonne Though she doesn’t have to return to work until Monday Delphine refuses to answer until the sun has fully set hoping that she will witness the green ray and find clarity in that moment—a glimpse of her fate would allow her to realize it and tell him a confident yes or no Jacques works to understand her intensity:  They both sit slightly hunched forward on a bench Rohmer cuts between observing Delphine and allowing the camera to adopt Delphine’s observations Delphine glances down shyly before continuing to watch the horizon before the camera cuts back to a slow zoom on the couple Though the V in a French deck of cards stands for Valet the sun closer and closer to disappearing followed by Delphine and Jacques framed ever-slightly tighter a warm glow cast by the sun on their faces Delphine waits for signs to indicate that she is on the right track to casually romantic yet fateful encounters While she waits for life to get better and the next green thing to appear she drowns in both a sense of futility and a steadfastness to fate “How can you overcome your typical stubbornness?” and Delphine answers Life’s stubborn.” She lashes out against well-meaning advice blah blah blah,” operates under the assumption and frustration that she is undesirable and claims that she has already done enough to put herself out there Delphine is an exemplary unreliable narrator often telling her friends half-truths or versions of stories that contradict each other her friends ascribe her loneliness to her failed engagement but Delphine alternates between calling Jean-Pierre her boyfriend and admitting their separation by sharing the sunset with Delphine and Jacques the viewer is assured that what Delphine sees is now real and that her reactions are honest; the combination of these landscape shots and the camera’s quick cuts back to Delphine’s perspective offer affirmations of Delphine’s character and the prospect of her pursuits being fulfilled is satisfying to watch Though Delphine is consistently relatable in her meandering and so this moment of assurance deals the viewer both tension and relief the camera focuses on the final flicker of the sun and there a faint green bar flashes along the horizon Delphine shouts “Yes!” (“Ouais!”) and the camera cuts back to her as she lowers her pointed finger bringing her hand delicately over her mouth to muffle gasps of joy and awe Instead of the green ray providing her with a concrete answer Delphine sees it as a sign indicating that she’s on the right track her bold yes is more than an answer to Jacques’ invitation—it is a yes to life and a yes to momentum and all that she has been denying herself Captures why I connect with the movie so well Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site will adversely affect certain features and functions Architectural software developers Rayon have launched a new design tool to “enable seamless collaboration across AEC industries.” The software, which shares its company’s name and is backed by funders including Norman Foster is a browser-based tool that allows teams to collaborate on 2D floor plans in real-time Launching out of beta today the Rayon tool 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collaboration and in-browser design experience and more so we can offer an even richer experience to our users.” an AI-driven tool for generating and analyzing BIM models Are you sure you want to block this user and hide all related comments throughout the site Your comment will be visible once approved Rayon Sports Women’s Football Club claimed the 2024-2025 FERWAFA Super Cup title after defeating AS Kigali Women’s Football Club 5-2 which preceded the upcoming national championship Rayon Sports Women Football Club beat As Kigali WFC thanks to Mary Chavinda Gibi Having won the national league last season Rayon Sports WFC is back in business lifting the Super Cup over their rivals AS Kigali WFC proving that their championship-winning form has not diminished applying high pressing tactics as they sought to break the deadlock early and ease the pressure from their opponents when AS Kigali defender Sifa Nibagwire’s mistake allowed Mary Chavinda to score Rayon Sports WFC lifted the super cup after beating AS Kigali They continued to push for an equalizer and were rewarded in the 34th minute when Iradukunda Calixte scored from a corner putting AS Kigali ahead 2-1 as they went into halftime with the lead Rayon Sports came out for the second half with renewed willpower equalizing with a goal created by Mukeshimana Dorothée’s hard work with captain Mukeshimana Dorothée adding another goal before Jeannine Mukandayisenga sealed the victory by scoring the fifth goal in the second minute of added time With their 5-2 win in the 2024-2025 FERWAFA Super Cup Rayon Sports WFC pocketed 5 million Rwandan francs Rayon Sport WFC picked it up from where it left it last season AS KIgali could not handle an on-form Rayon Sports Jeaninne Mukandayisenga netting the fifth goal The anticipated Rwandan football derby between rivals Rayon Sports and APR FC ended in a goalless draw in a historical match played at Amahoro Stadium this Saturday The rescheduled Day 3 match fixture became the first Rwanda Premier League 2024-2025 to be held at the 45,000 seat-capacity stadium since its renovation and official re-opening to the sports fraternity in July this year The match started cautiousness as both sides used a low intensity approach to the game to avoid an early mishaps on their back nets Rayon Sports’ Fall Ngagne had the game’s first attempt to score but APR FC’s goalkeeper Ndzila Pavelh managed to neutralize the attempt with an easy catch Rayon Sports was on game  control  and created several chances APR FC had their best opportunity of the half in the 19th minute when they were awarded a free kick after Bugingo Hakim fouled APR FC’s striker near Rayon Sports’ penalty area Ramathan Niyibizi’s sent a powerful shot that hit the crossbar leaving both teams level as the first half ended without a goal Both teams started the second half with unchanged lineups APR FC made the first substitutions in the 61st minute bringing on Tuyisenge Arsene and Ruboneka Jean Bosco for Mamadou Sy and Dushimirimana Olivier to bolster their attack Rayon Sports responded in the 75th minute by bringing in Serumogo Ally and Adama Bagayogo replacing Ombalenga Fitina and Iraguha Hadji APR FC made their final change in the 85th minute with Nwobodo Chidiebere Johnson coming on for Mamadou Lamine Bah Despite the substitutions and tactical changes The game officials added four minutes of extra time to the 90 minutes official game time but the match ended in a goalless stalemate Rayon Sports stays at the top with 30 points while APR FC holds 4th place with 19 points