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Today’s consumers want to be sure their purchases will not harm the environment – while they also seek style and comfort. TENCEL™ fibers – found in the collections of many leading designers and renowned retailers – answer both these demands. From their botanic origin, to the low environmental impact of production, to eventual biodegradability on disposal, TENCEL™ fibers exemplify sustainability in the textile industry. Benefits ranging from long-lasting softness to good color retention and contribution to breathability make TENCEL™ the fiber brand of choice for many leading garment and home furnishing producers. The versatility of TENCEL™ fibers as blending partners with many other fibers can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of fabrics for numerous different applications.

fiber story

Leading the way to sustainable fibers

TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers transform textiles to meet everyday consumer needs. Derived from the sustainably sourced renewable raw material wood, and produced by environmentally responsible processes, TENCEL™ branded cellulosic fibers define a new standard of sustainability and natural comfort. To understand how TENCEL™ is helping to tackle the sustainability issues facing the textile industry, learn more below:

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TENCEL™ Lyocell

combining sustainability and comfort

Known for their natural comfort, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers have gained a commendable reputation for their award-winning closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact. To discover the unique physical properties that make TENCEL™ Lyocell so versatile and comfortable to wear, learn more below:

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TENCEL™ Lyocell Poster

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TENCEL™ Lyocell Poster

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TENCEL™ Modal

sustainability with superb softness

Numerous innovations have been integrated in the production of TENCEL™ Modal fibers, to make the process environmentally sound, with efficient use of natural resources and low emissions. The resulting fibers are known for being exquisitely soft and pleasant to the skin, offering endless design possibilities. To discover why TENCEL™ Modal’s eco-responsible production process earned the EU Ecolabel for environmental excellence, learn more below:

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TENCEL™ Modal poster

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TENCEL™ Modal poster

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TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™

keeping resources circulating

TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ adds an extra dimension of sustainability to the TENCEL™ Lyocell production process. By incorporating a proportion of pulped cotton scraps into the raw material for TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ gives waste a second life and keeps it circulating. This pioneering technology is our first step to contribute to the circular economy in the textile industry. To understand how upcycling keeps tons of cotton waste out of landfills and converts it into pure new lyocell fibers, learn more below:

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TENCEL™ Modal x Micro

finer fibers, softer feeling

On account of their fine titer, TENCEL™ Modal fibers produced with Micro technology are cellulosic fibers with an even finer quality of lightness and softness. The fineness of these TENCEL™ Modal fibers can result in very fine yarns, which are transformed into very lightweight knitted and woven fabrics that are pleasing to the skin and ensure long-lasting natural comfort. Moreover, the extra fine properties of fabrics containing TENCEL™ Modal fibers with Micro technology enhance moisture absorption. To learn more about the enhancements offered by this technology, learn more below:

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