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About the fiber
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are regenerated cellulose derived from the natural raw material wood. They are known for their high tenacity profile and high moisture uptake, offering a higher perceived thermal comfort level to the wearer¹.
TENCEL™ Lyocell is also known for its innovative closed-loop production process. Wood pulp is transformed into cellulosic fibers, while more than 99.8 percent of the solvent is recovered and fed back into the loop, resulting in close-to-zero wastage².
Benefits
How you benefit from TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers
50 percent less water consumption
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are made with at least 50 percent less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic lyocell.³
Wood from certified or controlled sources*
The wood used as raw material for all TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers is sourced from certified or controlled wood sources⁴.
Naturally soft & smooth
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers give fabrics a natural softness, making them feel pleasant against the skin.⁵
Effective moisture control
The structure of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers allows the absorption and release of moisture. In the final textile product, these effective moisture controlling properties support a drier microclimate on the skin, increasing the wearer’s thermal comfort.¹
Unfavorable to odor-causing bacteria
Our fibers absorb sweat efficiently, resulting in reduced moisture on the fiber surface. This creates a less favorable environment for the growth of odor-causing bacteria.⁶
Tracing technology
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are produced with a molecular marker. This special identification technology ensures the authenticity and traceability of TENCEL™ fibers.
EU Ecolabel
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers certified with the EU Ecolabel have a reduced environmental impact across multiple stages of the product life cycle.⁷
Biodegradable & compostable
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are biodegradable and compostable in various environments.⁸
Rich colors
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers support rich and saturated colors in fabrics.
High tenacity
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers have a high tenacity profile favoring processing stability. This enables TENCEL™ fibers to withstand faster production speeds in machinery, while at the same time making critical contributions to yarn strength and quality.
Technologies
Advanced technologies for TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers
Micro technology
Lyocell fibers produced with Micro technology are the finest fibers within the TENCEL™ portfolio. This leads to increased softness and an even higher level of comfort.
Filament technology
Lyocell produced with filament technology delivers the highest level of fiber uniformity within the TENCEL™ portfolio, designed for smoothness, strength and comfort. During production, the cellulosic solution is extruded through ultra-fine spinnerets to create continuous, parallel filaments.
Manufacturing process
TENCEL™ Lyocell is known for its innovative closed-loop production process. Wood pulp is transformed into cellulosic fibers, while more than 99.8 percent of the solvent is recovered and fed back into the loop, resulting in close-to-zero wastage ²
According to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), TENCEL™ Lyocell has a significantly lower environmental impact than generic lyocell in the categories of abiotic depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, water consumption and eutrophication.³
Services
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¹ Article : The role of the enhanced moisture absorption of regenerated cellulose fibers (MMCF) in textile comfort and the thermoregulation of the body
² Lenzing Sustainability Report 2022
³ Results based on LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and available via Higg MSI (v3.12)
⁴ FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC (PEFC/06-33-92)
⁵ A new physical method to assess handle properties of fabrics made from wood-based fibers; A Fast Training Method of a Fabric Hand-Feel Panel under Industry Conditions, and Its Conformity with Other Human and Instrumental Approaches
⁶ Studies : The Role of Fiber Moisture Management and Surface Properties in Bacterial Growth and Odor Development on Textiles
⁷ EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001)
⁸ LENZING™ Lyocell standard fibers are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments, and compostable under home and industrial conditions.