Rayon, often referred to as "artificial silk," is a semi-synthetic fibre made from cellulose, a natural material derived from plants. Due to its unique properties, rayon is a versatile fabric that has ...

Inside an automobile tire streaking along at 50 or 60 miles an hour, the temperature often hits 220° F. This heat bakes the cotton cord, makes the whole tire wear out. After years of searching for a ...

Cotton-State Senators chortled. Headed by old (79) “Cotton Ed” Smith of South Carolina, they had fought a bitter minor battle. The War Department had plumped for the use of rayon cord in synthetic ...