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TENCEL® - the solution for sensitive skin

21.02.2007

Since it combines moisture management and a smooth fiber surface, TENCEL® guarantees a good feeling on the skin. These properties ensure a pleasant coolness on the skin which prevents skin irritations and thus maintains the skin’s natural balance.
Studies have shown that 50 % of women and 40 % of men testify to having a sensitive skin. Another alarming fact is the rise in skin diseases such as neurodermatitis and psoriasis. Sensitive skin reacts particularly quickly to climatic changes such as heat and cold. If physical and chemical irritations are added to this, sensitive skin reacts with reddening, itchiness and skin irritations.

Balsam for the skin
The special properties of the TENCEL® fiber make this ideal for people with sensitive skin. Textiles are perceptibly gentle due to the smooth fiber surface; they feel cooler, absorb more moisture and reduce bacterial growth. Another important aspect is the purity of the fiber itself since people with sensitive skin react in a sensitive manner to chemicals in fibers. TENCEL® is naturally pure and does not contain any pesticides and agricultural chemicals. In addition the eco-friendly manufacturing process used for TENCEL® has a positive effect on the fiber purity. The solvent applied in this process is recovered by up to 99.5 % and does not stay in the fiber.

TENCEL® put to the test
The number of people with sensitive skin is rising constantly. TENCEL® is the perfect fiber for sensitive skin. The skin-calming effect of TENCEL® was tested and confirmed by people with sensitive skin. They attest that wearing TENCEL® textiles leads to a significantly higher well-being. Thus in a study with 30 patients suffering from neurodermatitis respectively psoriasis, Univ.-Prof. T. L. Diepgen studied clothing with TENCEL® which is commercially available in terms of its compatibility. The result was convincing:

     • 90 % of the patients indicated that TENCEL® stands out
       due to its excellent skin compatibility
     • 93 % indicated that TENCEL® feels smooth and cool
     • 89 % indicated that TENCEL® reveals an excellent heat regulation*

Sensitive skin – topical around the globe
TENCEL® is being tested around the globe to take account of regional and climatic differences and living conditions. Tests are currently being conducted in the USA, Japan and Korea. The results are expected to be finalized this year.

The reactions from the wearers themselves are already available. The Spanish baby clothing manufacturers, Cambrass, conducted their own study in a children’s clinic in Madrid and here again the result speaks for itself: wearing TENCEL® supports the medical treatment of neurodermatitis to a measurable extent. 70 % of the parents interviewed replied that TENCEL® alleviates the symptoms of the illness.**

Another example is the Taiwanese designer, Florence Liu. She designed clothing of TENCEL® for her own daughter, who suffers from neurodermatitis. This immediately relieved the symptoms of the illness. Florence Liu wished to share these positive effects with other parents, so she started a blog and created the AID brand in which TENCEL® is used as the main material for baby clothing.***

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Natural skin balance  Photo: E. Grebe	Bedlinen from Hämmerle  Photo: E. Grebe	Lingerie from Chantelle  Photo: E. Grebe
Wear comfort  Photo: E. Grebe	Cambrass Babywear  Photo: E. Grebe	Baby smiles again  http://aid.luna.com.tw/

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Contact: 
Christina Kreuzwieser
Lenzing AG
Business Unit Textile Fibers
Head of Global Marketing Communication  
A-4860 Lenzing, Austria

Tel.: +43/7672 701 2331
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