Fabric Guides

What is Tencel used for?

Tencel is a line of eco-friendly textiles made from natural, renewable resources. Tencel fiber has many great qualities and Lenzing (the company that manufactures Tencel) is coming up with newer, improved versions of  Tencel at dizzying speed. In the last few years, they have added Tencel Luxe, Matte Tencel, Tencel Indigo and many others to

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Is Tencel a rayon?

Tencel is a man-made fabric that is often mistaken for natural fibers such as cotton or silk. This luxurious material is created through mechanical and chemical processing of wood pulp. There are many misconceptions surrounding Tencel, but a common question eco-conscious people have about this fabric is whether or not it can be considered a

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Does Tencel shrink?

Tencel has become an increasingly popular fabric due to its high performance in absorbing moisture, its softness, and it’s durability. However, many people have been concerned that their Tencel clothes shrunk after being washed. I decided to investigate what the truth was behind these claims. What I found was interesting but not surprising. Tencel does

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Is Tencel Toxic?

Tencel™ is luxuriously comfortable and has many environmental and personal benefits. Sounds like it would be an amazing textile choice for your home and wardrobe but before you replace all your clothes with Tencel™, there are some important facts you should know about the safety of Tencel™. Tencel™ is a semi-synthetic fiber and undergoes chemical

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