A regenerated cellulose fiber, which, although chemically similar to cotton, differs in that its molecular weight is about one-fifth and crystallinity about one-half that of cotton. under ambient conditions, the fiber absorbs about 14% moisture, and when soaked, can swell and absorb almost 70% by weight water. The fiber, however, becomes significantly weaker when wet. One of the major applications of the fiber, therefore, has been in externally used disposable absorbent products.