Can trees become wool? You’d better beleave it! TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres, owned by Lenzing, are a treated plant wool made from the pulp of sustainably sourced wood from certified sustainable forests of Eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus trees are fast-growing and can be rapidly replenished, ensuring sustainable harvesting practices. Increasingly, TENCEL™ Lyocell production involves a closed-loop system that recycles at least 99% of water and solvents significantly reducing environmental impact and achieving at least a 50% reduction in carbon emissions and water use compared to traditional methods.
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TENCEL™ has long been beloved by fashion for its soft, breathable feel and is increasingly common in designer menswear, such as Boglioli Milano’s Tencel- and linen-blend range. As a fabric, TENCEL™ is silky, soft, smooth, wrinkle- and fade-resistant, and impressively thermo-regulating. For those who want to reduce wardrobe turnover, TENCEL™ is a smart choice, as it outlasts wool and won’t lose its shape or pill, even after multiple washes.
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