Which fabric is composed of 50% polyester and 50% rayon?

• A. Broadcloth
• B. Moire Taffeta
• C. Butcher Rayon
• D. Shantung

Answer: (C)

Understanding fabric blends helps you see why this fabric is called Butcher Rayon. A 50% polyester and 50% rayon mix combines the durability and quick-drying feel of polyester with the softness and good drape of rayon. This balanced blend has long been associated with a fabric marketed as Butcher Rayon, signaling a true 50/50 poly/rayon composition that offers easier care than pure rayon while still providing fluid drape. The other fabrics listed aren’t defined by a 50/50 poly/rayon makeup: Broadcloth is typically a plain-weave fabric that can be cotton or cotton blends (not inherently a 50/50 poly/rayon), Moire Taffeta is a finish on taffeta fabric often made from silk or polyester, and Shantung is a texture/appearance style often made from silk or rayon with slubs. So the 50/50 polyester–rayon blend best matches the Butcher Rayon description.