TENCEL™ Lyocell & Modal fibers properties: What does TENCEL™ feel like

botanic origin

feels cool and dry

feel good with a natural touch

TENCEL™ cellulosic fibers of botanic origin define a new standard of sustainability and natural comfort for you. Transforming fabrics to ensure their suitability to everyday consumer needs

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our sustainable process

botanic origin
feels cool and dry / thermal regulation
unfavorable for bacterial growth
sustainable production of Lyocell fibers
environmentally sound production process for Modal fibers
enhanced breathability
gentle on skin
minimal static charge
sheen
strength
smoothness
drape
color vibrancy
color retention
long-lasting softness

feel right features

botanic origin

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are derived from sustainable wood sources – sustainably managed forests. Wood and pulp used by the Lenzing Group is harvested from certified and controlled sources.

TENCEL™ Modal fibers are mainly manufactured from the renewable source of raw material beech wood, sourced from sustainable forests in Austria and neighboring countries.

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feels cool and dry / thermal regulation

The smooth fiber surface of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers absorbs moisture more efficiently than cotton. This supports the body’s natural thermal regulating mechanism, keeping your skin feeling pleasantly cool and dry throughout the day and night. Fabrics can also be engineered to provide warm and dry sensations on the skin.

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unfavorable for bacterial growth

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers absorb moisture efficiently. In comparison to polyester and synthetics, there is less available moisture formed on the surface of the fiber for bacteria to grow. Consequently, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers provide a less favorable environment for bacterial growth, offering better hygienic qualities to fabrics.

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sustainable production of Lyocell fibers

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers have gained a commendable reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low ecological impact. This solvent-spinning process recycles process water and reuses the solvent at a recovery rate of more than 99%. You can have the assurance that your fashion choices are not contributing to an adverse impact on the environment.

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environmentally sound production process for Modal fibers

Numerous Lenzing innovations have been integrated in the production of TENCEL™ Modal fibers, to make the process environmentally sound.

Lenzing strives to safeguard resources for future generations by the use of renewable energy and by the recovery of process chemicals.

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enhanced breathability

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers naturally manage the transportation of moisture, enhancing fabrics by keeping your skin feeling pleasantly comfortable. Composed of natural material, the microscopic fibrils of cellulosic fibers are structured to regulate the absorption and release of moisture. This contributes to breathable fabrics that support the body’s natural temperature regulating properties, creating a refreshingly cooling sensation on your skin.

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gentle on skin

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.

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minimal static charge

The ability to absorb moisture makes TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers tension-free with no electrostatic charging. In comparison with synthetics, there is an absence of electrostatic charge.

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sheen

Viewed under an electron microscope, TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers exhibit a sleek surface area, giving textiles a luxurious sheen. The deeper dye uptake and smooth fiber surface of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers make them shine perceptibly more intensively than cotton fabrics.

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strength

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

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smoothness

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are naturally smooth to the touch and enhance the quality of fabrics to glide lightly over your skin.

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drape

Soft to the touch, fabrics containing TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers produce a smooth drape, creating a flattering appearance.

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color vibrancy

The smooth surface of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers enable color dyes to penetrate deeply into the fiber structure, resulting in impressive color brilliance.

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color retention

Color pigments are deeply embedded into TENCEL™ Modal fibers, which retain long-lasting color vibrancy more than conventionally dyed fibers, and are less prone to fade even after repeated washing.

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long-lasting softness

Exhibiting high flexibility, TENCEL™ Modal wood-based fibers offer textiles a long-lasting quality of exquisite softness. Due to the fiber’s sleek cross section, TENCEL™ Modal fibers enhance the soft touch of fabrics even after repeated washing.

Measurements and hand evaluations of softness show that TENCEL™ Modal fibers are twice as soft as cotton. The softness of TENCEL™ Modal fibers lasts longer and is able to withstand repeated wash and dry cycles compared to cotton.

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where to buy us

Check out our branding partners who use our TENCEL™ branded fibers in their products!

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news and events

27 / 03 / 2020

Jazz up your OOTD with comfy and sustainable fabrics

23 / 03 / 2020

Esprit and SELECTED FEMME Partner with TENCEL™ to Spread Good Vibes and Determination

20 / 03 / 2020

Improve your everyday life and mood by getting soothing fabrics at home

20 / 03 / 2020

The TENCEL™ Denim team off for a flying start and speaks out for a busy 2020!

20 / 03 / 2020

GUESS Announce Sustainable Summer Collection Using TENCEL™ And LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Branded Fibers

19 / 03 / 2020

Flavia La Rocca Showcases Eco-Fashion Designs Using TENCEL™ Luxe in Milano Moda Donna and White Show

16 / 03 / 2020

Learn why premium fashion brands and designers love this secret ingredient in fabrics

11 / 03 / 2020

Lenzing Welcomes Madeleine Alizadeh, Austrian Influencer to Pulp Plant To Promote #TenAboutTencel Campaign

28 / 02 / 2020

Rewriting sustainable fashion, one piece of lingerie at a time

27 / 02 / 2020

Modular Responsible Genderless, Flavialarocca Propose A New Attitude Towards Clothing

21 / 02 / 2020

When “Classic Blue” meets green

20 / 02 / 2020

Ritu Kumar partners with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ for sustainable AW20 collection “Nature’s Origami” at India Lakme Fashion Week

18 / 02 / 2020

TENCEL™ and fashion brand, LANIVATTI launches first eco-collection in Jakarta

11 / 02 / 2020

TENCEL™ Luxe collaborates with Red Carpet Green Dress™ to unveil sustainable eco-couture textiles and custom-made gowns for Oscars 2020

10 / 02 / 2020

James Bond lead actress Léa Seydoux stuns in custom-made sustainable Louis Vuitton gown at the Oscars® representing Suzy Amis Cameron’s RCGD in collaboration with TENCEL™ Luxe

10 / 02 / 2020

Elena Andreicheva shines onstage at The Oscars® wearing a Laura Basci gown, made from exclusive RCGD x TENCEL™ Luxe sustainable textiles

10 / 02 / 2020

Golden Globe nominee Kaitlyn Dever arrives at the Oscars® in custom-made ethical gown by Louis Vuitton as a partner with RCGD in collaboration with TENCEL™ Luxe

07 / 02 / 2020

Red Carpet Green Dress To Collaborate With Lenzing's TENCEL™ LUXE To Launch Three Sustainable Textiles For Eco-couture

15 / 01 / 2020

Recover In Your Sleep With Under Armour and TENCEL™ Intimates

15 / 01 / 2020

J.Crew Upgrading Your Sleep Experience With TENCEL™

27 / 03 / 2020

Jazz up your OOTD with comfy and sustainable fabrics

23 / 03 / 2020

Esprit and SELECTED FEMME Partner with TENCEL™ to Spread Good Vibes and Determination

20 / 03 / 2020

Improve your everyday life and mood by getting soothing fabrics at home

20 / 03 / 2020

The TENCEL™ Denim team off for a flying start and speaks out for a busy 2020!

20 / 03 / 2020

GUESS Announce Sustainable Summer Collection Using TENCEL™ And LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Branded Fibers

19 / 03 / 2020

Flavia La Rocca Showcases Eco-Fashion Designs Using TENCEL™ Luxe in Milano Moda Donna and White Show

16 / 03 / 2020

Learn why premium fashion brands and designers love this secret ingredient in fabrics

11 / 03 / 2020

Lenzing Welcomes Madeleine Alizadeh, Austrian Influencer to Pulp Plant To Promote #TenAboutTencel Campaign

28 / 02 / 2020

Rewriting sustainable fashion, one piece of lingerie at a time

27 / 02 / 2020

Modular Responsible Genderless, Flavialarocca Propose A New Attitude Towards Clothing

21 / 02 / 2020

When “Classic Blue” meets green

20 / 02 / 2020

Ritu Kumar partners with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ for sustainable AW20 collection “Nature’s Origami” at India Lakme Fashion Week

18 / 02 / 2020

TENCEL™ and fashion brand, LANIVATTI launches first eco-collection in Jakarta

11 / 02 / 2020

TENCEL™ Luxe collaborates with Red Carpet Green Dress™ to unveil sustainable eco-couture textiles and custom-made gowns for Oscars 2020

10 / 02 / 2020

Elena Andreicheva shines onstage at The Oscars® wearing a Laura Basci gown, made from exclusive RCGD x TENCEL™ Luxe sustainable textiles

10 / 02 / 2020

Golden Globe nominee Kaitlyn Dever arrives at the Oscars® in custom-made ethical gown by Louis Vuitton as a partner with RCGD in collaboration with TENCEL™ Luxe

10 / 02 / 2020

James Bond lead actress Léa Seydoux stuns in custom-made sustainable Louis Vuitton gown at the Oscars® representing Suzy Amis Cameron’s RCGD in collaboration with TENCEL™ Luxe

07 / 02 / 2020

Red Carpet Green Dress To Collaborate With Lenzing's TENCEL™ LUXE To Launch Three Sustainable Textiles For Eco-couture

15 / 01 / 2020

Recover In Your Sleep With Under Armour and TENCEL™ Intimates

15 / 01 / 2020

J.Crew Upgrading Your Sleep Experience With TENCEL™

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