Viscose rayon, the most popular type of rayon in current use, was first produced commercially in 1905. As viscose rayon is chemically similar to cotton, most of the dyes available at that time were suitable for use.
व्हिसकॉस रेयॉन या सध्या वापरात असलेल्या सर्वात लोकप्रिय प्रकारच्या रेयॉन धाग्याचे उत्पादन १९०५ साली करण्यात आले होते.