Tencel:  Textile fiber Directory  

Welcome to the Tencel fiber directory section of the Apparel Search website.  In this section, you will find educational information and links to resources relevant to Tencel fibers.  If you work in the apparel industry or simply have an interest in Tencel textiles, this is the area for you.  If you do not find enough information in this section of our Tencel fibers guide, you may wish to check the textile section or go back to the fiber directory main page for additional textile fiber choices. 

Tencel is the brand name for a fiber called lyocell. Lyocell is a cellulosic fiber made from wood through a proprietary TENCEL production process. This fiber is twisted or spun into yarns, which are woven or knitted into fabrics and garments.  TENCEL is a man-made fiber but natural in origin. This means it is very comfortable to wear because it is breathable and absorbent, like other natural fibers. TENCEL is durable and this means that the clothes last.

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About TENCEL™

TENCEL™ is the textile specialty brand under The Lenzing Group that covers specialty product offerings for apparel and home. TENCEL™ products define a new evolutionary step in terms of sustainability, functional benefits, and natural comfort. Featuring botanic origin and biodegradable quality, TENCEL™ Modal and Lyocell fibers are gentle on skin with smooth, long-lasting softness, color vibrancy and color retention features. TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are designated by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) BioPreferred® Program. Product brands under TENCEL™ includes TENCEL™ Active, TENCEL™ Denim, TENCEL™ Home, TENCEL™ Intimate, TENCEL™ Luxe and TENCEL™ for Footwear.

About TENCEL™ Luxe

Aspiring to lead the pursuit of eco-friendly solutions for textiles, garments, and fashion, TENCEL™ Luxe targets premium and luxury brands that aim to blend high fashion with sustainability while maintaining quality and reputation. TENCEL™ Luxe is the first cellulose filament yarn made from sustainable wood resources using a close loop production process awarded with the EU Ecolabel. With silky smoothness, liquid-like drape and color vibrancy, it is designed for sensuality yet engineered with environmental responsibility. Supremely smooth to the touch. As the eco-botanic version of silk, TENCEL™ Luxe offers the bridge between supreme quality and sustainable fashion.

About the Lenzing Group

The Lenzing Group stands for ecologically responsible production of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. As an innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and drives many new technological developments. 

If you wish to read more about Tencel, don't forget to visit the textile news section.  More specifically, view the textile fiber news area.  Also, if you work in the fashion industry or textile industry, please join us at the fashion industry network for discussions about the use of Tencel.