Natural performance for Activewear
If you are looking for the perfect fiber for sports you need look no further.
TENCEL® is the answer. Its natural intelligence makes it unique. Nanofibrils in the actual fiber guarantee this. Submicroscopic canals between the individual nanofibrils regulate the absorption and release of moisture which proves to be ideal when performing sports. Tiny fibrils guarantee optimum moisture transportation and excellent thermal regulating properties. The space between the body and the performance textile remains dry.
Body Performance as a Yardstick
- TENCEL®
- Synthetic
TENCEL® helps you to improve your performance thanks to the perfect regulation of the body’s temperature when you practice sports. The basic principle is that the human body clocks up a performance of only 60 Watt when sleeping whereas a sportsman records more than 1,000 Watt. Excess body heat has to be shed by the body to prevent overheating. This is done by releasing more moisture through the skin. Roughly one million perspiratory glands per m2 of skin. In addition the body loses up to 1.8 liters of water per hour during sport. Therefore, it stands to reason that active wear has to absorb a lot of moisture if it is to allow for peak performances.
TENCEL® does not overheat
TENCEL® optimizes the performance of sportsmen and women by regulating the skin temperature. With synthetic fibers on the other hand, the skin temperature increases which can have a detrimental effect on an athlete’s performance.
A clear no to perspiration
The moisture management of TENCEL® is unique when compared to synthetic fibers and allows for peak performances in sports. The excellent moisture absorption is perfect for the skin and thus guarantees well-being at a very high level.
TENCEL® absorbs moisture completely naturally and releases this again into the environment. In comparison synthetic fibers absorb no moisture whatsoever.
The skin sensor
Two factors are decisive for the subjective well-being of the skin: a pleasant coolness and the smooth surface of the textile.
TENCEL® combines both of these properties thus preventing skin irritations. Rough fiber surfaces can on the other hand lead to skin irritations which are disruptive when performing sports.
The smooth fiber surface of TENCEL® guarantees coolness and softness next to the skin.
The Stay-Fresh Fiber
Bacteria do not stand a chance with TENCEL®. The enormous moisture absorption capacity veritably nips the growth of bacteria in the bud since the moisture is immediately spirited away to the inside of the fiber. No water film forms on the fiber which can be the basis for the growth of bacteria and the development of odor.
A natural end to bacteria
TENCEL® is the hygiene fiber per se. The growth of bacteria is prevented in a natural way without any chemical additives. If one compares TENCEL® and synthetic fibers, the risk of bacterial growth is 2,000 times higher with synthetic fibers than with TENCEL®.
Say goodbye to static charges
If the surfaces of materials rub against each other, static charges are produced as a result of charge separation. The extent to which electrostatic charges occur, depends on the moisture level in the fibers and the conductivity connected with this.
Moisture inside - The secret
TENCEL® has 13% moisture inside the fiber and polyester only 1%. And indeed it is this natural moisture content and the capacity to absorb moisture which makes TENCEL® a tension-free fiber with no electrostatic charging.
Versatile us in sportswear
The way TENCEL® is designed it really is a major asset in many different kinds of sports. If TENCEL® is combined with other fibers, the properties of sports textiles can be adapted to suit the actual activity. Whatever the type of sport, however, TENCEL® acts as the moisture manager per se.
High Active Clothing
TENCEL® combined with synthetic fibers: to ensure that moisture is removed from the skin as quickly as possible, double-face textiles are used. On the outside TENCEL® is responsible for moisture absorption. It acts in a similar way to "blotting paper” absorbing the excess liquid from the skin.
Medium active and Sports-Lifestyle clothing
100 % TENCEL® and blends: The perfect skin-sensory properties and optimum moisture management coupled with anti-smell properties make TENCEL® the ideal choice for fitness and wellness activities. The pleasant hand of TENCEL® turns this feeling of physical well-being into a true experience.
Applications for TENCEL®
TENCEL® is truly versatile. It can be used in the High Activity and Sports Lifestyle sector. Its excellent moisture management and outstanding skin-sensory properties pave the way to victory in many sporting activities.
- High Activity
- Sports-Lifestyle
- Wadding
TENCEL® for Activewear
Moisture Management
- Nanofibrils for perfect moisture management
- Optimum regulation of body temperature
Skin Sensor
- Smooth fiber surface
- No skin irritations
Fresh and hygienic
- Reduced bacterial growth
- No unpleasant odors
Natural und sustainable
- Eco-friendly
- Naturally pure
News
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Lenzing AG Takes Legal Action Against the Violation of its Lyocell Patents
Lenzing AG, the global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers and the world’s only large-scale industrial provider of Lyocell/TENCEL® fibers, is taking legal action against the violation of its Lyocell patents.
