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sustainability

TENCEL™ fibers help maintain environmental balance by being integrated into nature's cycle

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers help to maintain the environmental balance by being integrated into nature's cycle. The fibers originate from the renewable raw material wood, created by photosynthesis. The certified biobased fibers are manufactured using an environmentally responsible production process. The fibers are certified as compostable and biodegradable, and thus can fully revert back to nature.

botanic origin

botanic origin from forest to fabric process

Forest Wood Pulp Fiber Yarn Fabric

WE ♥ WOOD

The forest as a treasure chest for our feel-good TENCEL™ fibers.

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Wood you… wear textiles originating from wood? We wood!
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Wood you … believe that the reproduction activities of this wild cat, called an ocelot, have something in common with TENCEL™ fibers? We wood!
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Wood you… give a precious little mammal space for nocturnal adventures and a cozy nest in which to rest? We wood!

TENCEL™ Lyocell

Gained a reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low ecological impact.

TENCEL™ Modal

Mainly manufactured from the renewable raw material beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries. Fully integrated pulp and fiber production at the Lenzing site in Austria makes it possible to produce fibers in an eco-responsible way.

TENCEL™ Lyocell

Gained a reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low ecological impact.

TENCEL™ Modal

Mainly manufactured from the renewable raw material beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries. Fully integrated pulp and fiber production at the Lenzing site in Austria makes it possible to produce fibers in an eco-responsible way.

biodegradable

TENCEL™ wood-based fibers
wear today for tomorrow
*applicable for certified TENCEL™ fibers
TENCEL™ wood-based fibers
wear today for tomorrow
*applicable for certified TENCEL™ fibers

What we choose to wear today has a far-reaching impact. Wearing clothes or choosing home textiles with fibers from botanic origin is just the first step. To contribute to the environment positively and responsibly, the fibers must also be biodegradable. Only then will the burden on our landfills ease, and our soil and water bodies will have fewer synthetic microfibers. Most TENCEL™ fibers have been certified as biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil, freshwater, and marine conditions, and can fully revert to nature. When you choose clothes or home textiles with TENCEL™ fibers, you are not just enjoying the benefits of a nature-derived fiber; you are influencing a better tomorrow too.

What we choose to wear today has a far-reaching impact. Wearing clothes or choosing home textiles with fibers from botanic origin is just the first step. To contribute to the environment positively and responsibly, the fibers must also be biodegradable. Only then will the burden on our landfills ease, and our soil and water bodies will have fewer synthetic microfibers. Most TENCEL™ fibers have been certified as biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil, freshwater, and marine conditions, and can fully revert to nature. When you choose clothes or home textiles with TENCEL™ fibers, you are not just enjoying the benefits of a nature-derived fiber; you are influencing a better tomorrow too.

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  • TENCEL™ leaflet

    Distinguished by their greater strength among cellulose fibers, TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are durable and have a long-lasting quality.

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TENCEL™ leaflet

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Distinguished by their greater strength among cellulose fibers, TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are durable and have a long-lasting quality.

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TENCEL™ key benefits

0004 Botanic Origin

botanic origin

0009 Gentle On Skin

gentle on skin (TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers)

0005 Color Retention

color retention (TENCEL™ Modal fibers)

0006 Enhanced Breathability

contributes to breathability

0015 Tencel Moisture Management

moisture management (TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers)

0016 Unfavoritable Bacteria Growth

unfavorable for bacterial growth (TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers)

social responsibility

Lenzing is the fiber industry’s leader in sustainability. Inspired by the needs of the world, we always strive to maintain the delicate balance of People, Planet, and Profit. Acting as initiator and driver of positive change, we collaborate with our international network of partners. We actively contribute towards improving the ecological performance throughout entire value chains, thus enhancing the environmental benefit of the end products. We promote social wellbeing. The guiding light to our innovation and business practices is our ambition to positively impact people’s lives and to preserve a world worth living in.

social responsibility

Lenzing is the fiber industry’s leader in sustainability. Inspired by the needs of the world, we always strive to maintain the delicate balance of People, Planet, and Profit. Acting as initiator and driver of positive change, we collaborate with our international network of partners. We actively contribute towards improving the ecological performance throughout entire value chains, thus enhancing the environmental benefit of the end products. We promote social wellbeing. The guiding light to our innovation and business practices is our ambition to positively impact people’s lives and to preserve a world worth living in.

Sustainability Certification

USDA certified biobased product

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are produced from wood pulp from sustainably managed sources, a renewable resource. They have earned United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred® designation.

Biodegradable / Compostable

Derived from nature, all standard TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fiber types have been certified by TÜV Austria Belgium NV as biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil and marine conditions, thus they can fully revert back to nature.

EU Ecolabel

TENCEL™ Modal fibers are certified with the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel, an environmental quality label only awarded to products and services which have a significantly lower environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle. Products awarded the label are independently assessed for compliance with strict ecological and performance criteria.

European award for the environment

Lenzing’s closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers with high resource efficiency and low ecological impact, received the European Award for the Environment from the European Commission in the category “The Technology Award for Sustainable Development”.

news & events

20 / 03 / 2023
New TENCEL™ Outdoor Fabric Collection aims to accelerate circular and fossil-fuel free solutions for outdoor brands
20 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing and NFW partner to provide sustainable leather alternatives for fashion
17 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing paves the way for transparency and sustainability in the textiles industry through ongoing innovation
09 / 02 / 2023
Home and interior applications featuring TENCEL™ fibers take center stage at the Heimtextil trade fair
08 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing expands E-Branding Service to reach French and Turkish users
03 / 02 / 2023
TENCEL™ spotlights endless possibilities for a sustainable denim industry
01 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing facilitates healthy growth across the textile industry with unwavering commitment to trademark protection
31 / 01 / 2023
Sustainable lace made of TENCEL™ branded fibers under the spotlight at Interfilière Paris
18 / 01 / 2023
TENCEL™ partners with ATB on sustainable knitted fleece collection
13 / 01 / 2023
TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers drive circularity and transparency in functional wear segment
30 / 11 / 2022
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ hits production milestone and increases capacity to meet growing demand
29 / 11 / 2022
Sustainable materials and soft textures are key for the latest Home & Interiors trends
29 / 11 / 2022
Sidonios Tech x TENCEL™ LUXE Seamless Athleisure set wins ISPO Award 2022
28 / 11 / 2022
TENCEL™ opens new doors in sustainable fiber application
14 / 11 / 2022
Building future-ready organizations with sustainable workwear
08 / 11 / 2022
Upgraded Lenzing E-Branding Service offers even greater convenience to value chain users
21 / 10 / 2022
Lenzing’s Jayaraman Sethuraman discusses natural fibers trends and opportunities for LENZING™ ECOVERO™
13 / 10 / 2022
The future of TENCEL™: from linear to circular
20 / 09 / 2022
TENCEL™ Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology won 2022 ITMF Award for Sustainability and Innovation
20 / 09 / 2022
TENCEL™ LUXE: Embrace a new era of sustainable fashion
20 / 03 / 2023
New TENCEL™ Outdoor Fabric Collection aims to accelerate circular and fossil-fuel free solutions for outdoor brands
20 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing and NFW partner to provide sustainable leather alternatives for fashion
17 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing paves the way for transparency and sustainability in the textiles industry through ongoing innovation
09 / 02 / 2023
Home and interior applications featuring TENCEL™ fibers take center stage at the Heimtextil trade fair
08 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing expands E-Branding Service to reach French and Turkish users
03 / 02 / 2023
TENCEL™ spotlights endless possibilities for a sustainable denim industry
01 / 02 / 2023
Lenzing facilitates healthy growth across the textile industry with unwavering commitment to trademark protection
31 / 01 / 2023
Sustainable lace made of TENCEL™ branded fibers under the spotlight at Interfilière Paris
18 / 01 / 2023
TENCEL™ partners with ATB on sustainable knitted fleece collection
13 / 01 / 2023
TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers drive circularity and transparency in functional wear segment
30 / 11 / 2022
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ hits production milestone and increases capacity to meet growing demand
29 / 11 / 2022
Sustainable materials and soft textures are key for the latest Home & Interiors trends
29 / 11 / 2022
Sidonios Tech x TENCEL™ LUXE Seamless Athleisure set wins ISPO Award 2022
28 / 11 / 2022
TENCEL™ opens new doors in sustainable fiber application
14 / 11 / 2022
Building future-ready organizations with sustainable workwear
08 / 11 / 2022
Upgraded Lenzing E-Branding Service offers even greater convenience to value chain users
21 / 10 / 2022
Lenzing’s Jayaraman Sethuraman discusses natural fibers trends and opportunities for LENZING™ ECOVERO™
13 / 10 / 2022
The future of TENCEL™: from linear to circular
20 / 09 / 2022
TENCEL™ Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology won 2022 ITMF Award for Sustainability and Innovation
20 / 09 / 2022
TENCEL™ LUXE: Embrace a new era of sustainable fashion

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