Tencel®
Also known as: Tencel lyocell, Lenzing Tencel®
Brand name of Lenzing AG for lyocell and modal fibres from certified wood, produced in a closed loop.
Description
Tencel® is the umbrella brand of the Austrian chemical fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG for high-quality lyocell and modal fibres. The portfolio includes Tencel® Lyocell (from eucalyptus), Tencel® Modal (from beech wood) and sub-lines such as Tencel® x Refibra™, which additionally uses recycled cotton scraps.
Chemically it is regenerated cellulose, produced in a closed solvent loop with NMMO. The process is certified as particularly resource-friendly (e.g. EU Ecolabel, USDA BioPreferred). Tencel® fibres are soft, smooth, breathable, skin-friendly and biodegradable.
- Brand of Lenzing AG, Austria
- Raw material from FSC- and PEFC-certified forestry
- Closed NMMO loop, high recycled content possible
- Soft, absorbent, breathable
Tencel® is standard in premium fashion, sustainability collections and the businesswear segment and increasingly replaces conventional viscose and cotton blends.
Properties
| Brand owner | Lenzing AG (AT) |
|---|---|
| Fibre class | Lyocell / modal |
| Certification | EU Ecolabel, FSC, PEFC, OEKO-TEX |
| Typical use | Sustainable fashion, business shirts |
Related product categories
Sources & references
3- Tencel Brand Site tencel.com https://www.tencel.com/
- Lenzing AG lenzing.com https://www.lenzing.com/
- OEKO-TEX OEKO-TEX Association https://www.oeko-tex.com/
