Tencel

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Tencel is a cellulosic fiber made from wood pulp from trees grown on special tree farms in the USA where the trees are constantly replanted. The fiber is produced via a special "solvent-spinning" process using a non-toxic solvent that is 99 percent recoverable and recyclable. Because no toxic chemical products are produced during the process, there are no harmful fumes released into the atmosphere. Tencel is a natural fiber and since it is made of wood pulp. It is also environmentally friendly because of its ecologically sound method of production.
Tencel has all the characteristics of a luxury fiber: the natural, workable comfort of cotton; the fluid drape and color richness of rayon; the strength of a synthetic; and the luxurious hand and luster of silk! Fabrics of Tencel have exceptional strength, a luxurious hand and fluid drape, are naturally absorbent and comfortable, and accept dyes readily, from pale pastels to rich jewel tones. They also resist wrinkling and shrinkage, and are often washable.
. Also Tencel can be combined with other fibers, and when it is it enhances their best attributes. For example, you can combine with linen, rayon, lycra, micro denier polyester and cotton. Tencel's high strength enables the production of finer count yarns--providing a finer, softer and less wrinkled fabric.
Today's ecology conscious consumer likes the idea of choosing a fiber that is natural, biodegradable and non-toxic to the environment. In addition, they want fabrics that breathe, are comfortable, drapable, soft, and resist wrinkles and shrinking. Tencel is also very popular amongst teens because of its wrinkle free, easy to wear characteristics. I think that the popularity of this fiber will only grow in the future, it is a diverse, pliable fabric in that it can be used in so many ways, and it can be dyed and draped in any way you want it....