Introduction
With the world paying more attention to sustainability, the discussion on fabric selection has been at the center stage. Our day-to-day materials, such as cleaning products to clothing, have direct effects on the environment.
Viscose is one of such materials that are currently being examined due to their perceived sustainability as alternatives to synthetic fibers, and is currently criticized due to its own concealed harms to the environment. Then why is viscose bad, and what is a better alternative? Add microfiber towels. It is a new, eco-friendly product that is more efficient and sustainable in use than viscose.
What Is the Viscose Problematic?
Rayon or viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber that can be derived from cellulose. Though it is made out of natural materials, the production process is not very friendly to the environment. Viscose production is associated with the use of toxic chemicals. Thus, it is not only the environment that suffers here but also the workers in the industry:
Huge amounts of chemicals: The Viscose production method gives off toxic gases and chemical poisons to the air and water.
Deforestation troubles: The trees have been cut down in large numbers and the wildlife has suffered because of the high demand for the wood pulp that is used for producing viscose.
Water-consuming process: Viscose making is also a very water-consuming process, which puts pressure on the already limited freshwater supplies.
Health risks: Workers in the chemical handling area of the viscose manufacturing might suffer from neurological and reproductive health problems.
Microfiber Towels: The Greener, Smarter Choice.
The process of producing microfiber towels involves polyester and polyamide fibers, which are divided into ultra-fine threads so fine that a human being cannot see them. This special construction is what makes microfiber be so efficient in cleaning and long-lasting. Microfiber products are not based on deforestation or harmful chemical procedures as viscose. They are designed in a way that is sustainable both to the consumer and the business in terms of durability, efficiency, and reusability.
Key Reasons to Use Microfiber Towels
- High-Quality And Efficiency: The Microfiber towels are under superior cleaning efficiency, have the capacity to hold as much water as seven times their weight and catching dirt, grease, and bacteria without the use of harsh cleaning agents.
- Lasts Longer Product Life: Since viscose-based products make clothes weaker or lose their form after many washings, microfiber towels do not decrease their texture or performance.
- To save energy and water: The Microfiber is energy-saving and uses less detergent than the viscose, as it dries quicker and consumes less detergent when washing.
- Recyclable and Reusable: Elbert Wipes are aimed at long-term usage. They can be rinsed and used hundreds of times, hugely reducing the amount of disposable waste generated with viscose or single-use substitutes.
Conclusion
Viscose could have initially been an egg that was laid on a very sustainable bed, but the disadvantages of using it on the environment render it anything but sustainable in the present scenario. Instead, microfiber towels provide a higher-performing, more durable, and sustainable option – a solution that is both high-performance and earth-friendly.
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