In the late 19th century, "artificial silk" was first made in France, from a solution of cellulose. After being patented in the United States, the first American plant began production of this new fabric, in 1910. This fiber became known as rayon.
In the late 1800s, "artificial silk" was first produced in France from a cellulose solution. Following its patenting in the United States, the initial American plant began manufacturing this new fabric in 1910. This fiber eventually became known as rayon.