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Highlights of TENCEL®

Lenzing TENCEL® is used for basic bedding, shell fabrics, ticking, luxurious sheeting and Top-of-Bed products.

TENCEL® = the brand of lyocell made by Lenzing,

TENCEL® by Lenzing, when used in sheeting, offers a uniquely smooth fiber with outstanding moisture absorption and transport behavior resulting in natural cooling properties and Bacterial growth reduction in a chemical free environment.

TENCEL® has repeatedly proven to offer its users inherently the most comfortable sleeping experience. This is especially so for those individuals who may suffer from dermatitis or menopause.

TENCEL® FILL is a down-free alternative when used in fillings offers increased insulating qualities, a dry sleeping environment leading to maximized sleeping comfort. Use of the fiber in fillings has recently shown to significantly; reduce the growth of dust mites with out chemical additives.

TENCEL® is produced from sustainable Eucalyptus forests, processed in a closed manufacturing system. Lenzing has demonstrated a commitment to the environment for over half a century achieving fiber production recognized for contributing the lowest environmental impact.

Marketing and Merchandising directions vendors of the fiber have usefully presented are:

  1. TENCEL® Fiber in a dyed or printed form has "Enduring Color". The print and dyestuffs penetrate and remain within the fiber 100% unlike cotton fibers due to the nano fibril structure.

  2. TENCEL® Fiber has "Everlasting Softness" through repeated washings with no pilling or fiber breakage.

  3. TENCEL® Fiber is documented through verifiable testing to inhibit and lower the potential growth of bacteria by not providing an environment for its growth and, without the addition of harmful chemicals.

  4. TENCEL® Fiber with no harmful chemicals added will not aggravate allergies.

  5. TENCEL® Fiber has a cool, silky, smooth hand. TENCEL® creates “Feel Good Fabrications”.

  6. TENCEL® Fiber has been proven through numerous documented studies to improve sleep and comfort of those individuals who consider themselves to have sensitive skin or, suffer from dermatitis, menopause or eczema.

  7. TENCEL® Fiber has moisture management attributes - Nano Fibril structure that causes it to be 70% more absorbent that cotton channeling moisture away from the body.

  8. TENCEL® Fiber due to its moisture management has thermo regulatory qualities – “Cool in Summer, Warm in Winter”.

  9. TENCEL® Fiber is a branded fiber with consistent, high quality, long life, with easy care standards and many industry certifications. There is none other like it in the market.

  10. TENCEL® Fiber is Eco- Friendly and Sustainable - from renewable resources, manufactured in a responsible manner with a closed loop system and is Biodegradable in the proper circumstances.

  11. Lastly, TENCEL® Fiber sheeting saves the consumer money. No fabric softener is needed to soften sheeting and no extra rinse cycle is required. In comparison to cotton sheeting it does not harden due to repeated washings, which is again, a feature of everlasting softness and its eco-friendliness.
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