Tencel

In the world of fabric tencel is known for its transformation. It flatters the human form. The looks are very luxurious and refined. This newer fiber is also a milestone in the development of new fabrics and a more environmentally and sustainable clothing world. Tencel is a natural, human made fiber. It is the trade name for the generic fiber Lyocell.

The process of tencel

Tencel fiber is a solvent spun fiber. It is made with a mixture of amine oxide and wood pulp. In the process, amine oxide is heated and used to dissolved the wood pulp. The residual pulp is filtered and then spun into a bath containing a dilute aqueous solution of solvent. The bath removes the amine oxide from the fibers. The fibers are then washed and dried. The removed solvent is reclaimed for further use.