Regular Rayon - This rayon has the largest market share. It is typically used in apparel and home furnishing. It has low wet strength and becomes unstable and may stretch or shrink when wet.
High Wet Modulus (HWM) - This rayon has the same property as regular rayon but with high wet strength. It performs much like cotton in similar end uses. Like cotton, it can be mercerized for increased strength and luster.
High Tenacity Rayon - This is modified regular rayon with exceptional strength (two times the strength of HWM rayon). It is primarily used in tire cord and industrial end uses. It is sometimes chemically coated, or rubberized for the protection from moisture. It resists loss of dimensional stability and strength during the use.
Microfibers - This is manufactured from either regular rayon or HWM rayon. Rayon microfibers are very fine. The fabrics from microfibers drapes better and are silk-like in hand and appearance.