THE NEW AGE FIBER

A new age has begun in TENCEL^® fiber technology. TENCEL^® unites the advantages of many different fibers: ‘it is as fine as silk, as strong as polyester, as easy to care for as acrylic, cool and pleasant like linen, as warm as wool and absorbs more moisture than cotton.’(quote from a customer)

THE INVINCIBLE FIBER

Thanks to the unique nano-fibril technology of TENCEL^®, textiles can be produced which, until now, were just a figment of our imagination. TENCEL^® is the first cellulose fiber to draw its strength from this nano-technology. As a result of the controlled and regular structure of nano fibrils, new functional properties can be introduced to TENCEL^® fabrics. These are hydrophilic and guarantee excellent moisture absorption combined with optimum moisture management.

The pictures show how moisture is evenly absorbed by TENCEL^® due to the controlled and regular structure of the nano-fibrils. And, what’s more, man-made cellulose fibers absorb 50% more moisture than cotton.

Cotton	TENCEL®	Polyester

NATURAL AND FUNCTIONAL

Functionality is, therefore, inherent to TENCEL^®, since good moisture transportation is one of its basic properties. In addition, optimum skin-sensory characteristics are guaranteed by the nano-fibrils. Research has revealed that 85% of people tested with sensitive skin find TENCEL^® more agreeable to wear than other materials. (Dermatological tests on the skin compatibility of Lenzing Lyocell^®, Univ. Prof. Dr. T.L. Diepgen, Heidelberg, Germany)

The right combination is the key:
	Optimum skin-sensory properties	Perfect moisture transport

ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTION

TENCEL^®has another obvious advantage: its environmentally-friendly production process, which was awarded the European ECO Award, combined with the purity of the fiber. These are extremely persuasive ecological arguments for TENCEL^®.

EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT

The natural cellulose fiber TENCEL^® is important for a variety of end-use applications. It is becoming an indispensable partner in sports and leisure textiles. TENCEL^® absorbs 130% more vapor than cotton and ensures the best possible moisture transportation. In shirts and blouses the fiber guarantees the optimum size and dimensional stability of the garment and is extremely comfortable to wear. Bedding with TENCEL^® creates the most favorable conditions for sleep – cool in summer and pleasantly warm in winter.