A process for the production of cellulose fibres used for textiles. There are two methods:

1. The cellulose is obtained from wood pulp and dissolved in carbon disulphide and sodium hydroxide. The thick brown liquid that contains cellulose xanthate is forced through orifices into acid. The xanthate decomposes to leave a cellulose fibre known as viscose rayon.

2. The cellulose obtained from wood pulp and cellulose acetate is formed by dissolving in acetone. The solution is forced through orifices and the solvent is allowed to evaporate leaving a cellulose fibre of acetate rayon.