TENCEL ®, also known as LYOCELL, is a natural eco-material made mainly from eucalyptus wood. TENCEL fibre is similar in nature to bamboo and viscose, but considerably more environmentally friendly and sustainable to produce. The fabric is made using specially cultivated raw material and a particularly resource-efficient production cycle, which means that 99.5% of the material is recyclable.
TENCEL ® is very similar to silk in texture, stronger than viscose fabric, warm like wool and at the same time softer than cotton. Tencel fibres are often blended with other popular fibres (e.g. wool, cotton or polyester), giving the finished product Tencel's unique properties and increasing its softness.
Wool + Tencel improves the durability of wool, reduces the risk of felting
Cotton + Tencel gives cotton a better sheen and a brighter colour, less creasing
Polyester + Tencel improves the softness and moisture absorption of polyester
TENCEL fabric's excellent moisture absorption, softness, breathability and antibacterial properties have seen it widely used in medical clothing, chef clothing and sportswear, as well as in mattresses, pillows, bed linen and towels. Fabrics containing Tencel are also very popular with fashion designers, as the fabric drapes well, has a luxurious silky look and vivid, lasting colours, keeps its shape and does not shrink in the wash.
Why choose Tencel® fibre products?
• Smoother and softer than regular cotton
• Colour stays vivid for a long time
• Breathable material
• Moisture-absorbing – moisture management 50% greater than cotton. The cellulose-based fibres absorb all excess moisture, keeping the surrounding environment fresh and dry
• Supports the body's natural ability to regulate temperature
• Antibacterial properties – the moisture-wicking properties of Tencel inhibit bacterial growth naturally, without chemical additives.
• Suitable for hypersensitive skin and allergy sufferers
• Antistatic
• Luxurious look with a silky sheen
• The fabric drapes beautifully
• Low-crease
• Strong, with high abrasion resistance
• Does not shrink or lose its shape in the wash
• Versatile – fibres of different structures can be made into anything from a light silky fabric to a soft velvet-like fabric
• Easy-care – dries quickly and does not crease
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly – 100% biodegradable
TENCEL ®, or LYOCELL, is an excellent example of how modern technology can be environmentally friendly!
The Smiletex online shop offers chef clothing, medical clothing, care staff clothing and cleaning staff clothing made from the environmentally friendly TENCEL ® material.
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