How Good is Tencel Clothing?
Posted by Aaron in Environmental on December 3rd, 2008
Tencel clothing has become increasingly popular in the mainstream fashion industry as well as in the eco-fashion industry because of a number of reasons. Firstly, it is a natural fiber and secondly it offers a flattering drape. Who would not like a fabric that flatters one’s form? These reasons should be sufficient for making the fabric so popular but this wonderful fabric has many more properties. Read on to discover more. When it comes to environmentally sustainable textiles, this fabric is one of the best choices.

Tencel is the brand name, which Lenzing Fiber of Germany owns. It is a recently improved fabric made from a fiber that is generically called lyocell. The name “Tencel” has become so widespread that many of the fabrics, which are referred to as “Tencel” are nothing but actually lyocell.
Let us look at the comfort factor involved with Tencel. It is very comfortable and feels almost like rayon. It is lightweight, breathable, soft, and comfortable. So if you are planning to buy new workwear then you can easily opt for Tencel.
This material lasts for a really long time. It is also shrink-resistant so you can be as careless with your clothes as you want. You don’t have to bother about taking care of this material at all. When you will get such durable clothes, you will not have a care in the world. Even when it is wet or dry, it remains to be a strong fiber. It is very easy to maintain Tencel apparel. They are resistant to wrinkling, easy to pack, and dry quickly. You can wash the clothes in machines.
You can get a variety of colors, with Tencel fabric as it is highly absorbent. You must remember that it is made from cellulose found in natural wood pulp. The fiber is biodegradable and economical and thus a good choice for those seeking eco-friendly apparel.