TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are derived from sustainable wood sources, harvested from certified and controlled sources following the stringent guidelines of the Lenzing Wood and Pulp Policy.*

TENCEL™ Modal fibers are mainly manufactured from beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries. Beech wood forests are a natural and renewable source of raw material. A big share of the wood used at the Lenzing site comes from Austria, harvested from certified and controlled sources following the stringent guidelines of the Lenzing Wood and Pulp Policy.*

Moreover, wood and pulp used by the Lenzing Group comes from sustainably managed forests. TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers have earned United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred® designation.

*These fibers are available with FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC™ (PEFC/ 06-33-92) certification upon request.

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are naturally soft to the touch and offer long-lasting comfort. When viewed under an electron microscope, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers exhibit a smooth surface area, giving fabrics a soft feel and ensuring comfort for sensitive skin.

Color pigments embedded in spun-dyed LENZING™ Modal Color fiber retain long-lasting color vibrancy better than conventionally dyed fiber, and are less prone to fade even after repeated washing.

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers support body temperature regulating properties through their moisture management. Derived from natural material, the microscopic fibrils of these cellulosic fibers are structured to regulate the absorption and release of moisture, contributing to fabric breathability that supports the body’s natural thermal regulation.

The lyocell cellulose fibers have a higher vapor uptake than cotton combined with their smooth fiber surface. This supports the body’s natural thermal regulating mechanism, keeping your skin feeling cool and dry. Fabrics can also be engineered to provide warm and dry sensations on the skin.

The TENCEL™ brand is a family of fibers well suited to sporting activities. Efficient moisture management is assured as a result of the fiber´s structure. Submicroscopic canals between the microscopic fibrils of the individual lyocell fibers and the internal fiber structure of modal fibers regulate the absorption and release of moisture. This property proves itself to be beneficial when performing sports.

An athlete can only deliver a peak performance when supplied with the right equipment. The correct use of materials and the perfect structure are critical here: TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers can be combined with other fibers so that the resulting fabric properties in the sports textiles are optimized for the activity in question. For example in an optimum double-layer fabric construction, TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers on the outer side act like a “blotting paper” and absorb moisture away from the skin.

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers can successfully be used for the development of high performance sportswear. As a component of sportswear, TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers sustain its hydrophilic qualities over time, making it a practical alternative to hydrophilic topical treatments or hydrophilic synthetic fibers.

The use of TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers in minority blends with synthetic fibers will result in high performance sportswear for athletic activities, which generate high levels of perspiration. When used in the right fabric design, TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers increase moisture absorption and buffering and hence better breathability, without compromising drying rate and wet cling. This results in:
• efficient moisture absorption and buffering
• equal moisture spreading
• balance of water vapor uptake and thermal comfort