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A strong, silky-soft fibre from certified wood

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Lyocell / Tencel

TENCEL™ Lyocell is valued for its strength, smoothness, and closed-loop production that recycles solvents

TENCEL™ Lyocell is made from wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed forests, often certified by FSC or PEFC. The fibre is produced using a closed-loop process that recycles over 99% of water and solvents, minimising environmental pollution, though no closed-loop system can maintain perfect efficiency indefinitely.

It’s known for its silky hand-feel, breathability, and biodegradability, performing well across fashion, home textiles, and technical fabric applications.

TENCEL™ is marketed as fully biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil, and marine conditions, with some studies showing roughly 75% biodegradation in 60 days or complete breakdown within 16 weeks under optimal conditions.

Yet real-world performance varies widely, especially when the fibre is blended with synthetic materials, dyed with non-biodegradable substances, or sewn with non-biodegradable trims. Under such circumstances, biodegradability is hindered.

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