Microplastic particles are now found in all water systems across the world. 0.6-1.7 million tons of microfibers released into ocean every year. and a whopping 35% of microplastics in the marine environment are from synthetic clothing. Sadly, 44% of people don’t realize that their clothes are made from plastic material. Polyester and nylon release microplastics …
When you’re choosing materials for clothing, bedding, or furniture, I’m sure some of the questions going through your mind is how easily it stains and how easy it is to get stains out of. After all, we moms live in a world that requires constant cleaning and stains are an everyday occurrence. Tencel is a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In recent years, increasingly more synthetics have been labelled as ‘natural’ and ‘eco-friendly’. This has led to some confusion about what is really natural and what isn’t. One material that people often get confused about is Tencel. Synthetic fibers are generally considered not eco-friendly while natural fibers are. Most people agree Tencel is safe for …
It’s that time of the year again when we look to pile on layers of clothing, drink hot chocolate and curl up in front of the fire place with a good book. While we love the excuse to have as much egg nog as we want, having to layer up with multiple sweaters puts a …
Tencel is a fabric that has been touted as the most technologically advanced material on the market. Lenzing, the manufacturer of Tencel, claim that it can help maintain your body’s natural temperature and rapidly wick away sweat, making it perfect for exercise enthusiasts. It’s not surprising that sportswear brands are increasingly using Tencel in their …
Tencel™ is a material created from the cellulose of wood pulp. It was developed as a form of rayon, but ended up being more environmentally sustainable than its predecessor. Tencel™ is known for its similarities to cotton and silk. It has a characteristic silky smooth feel and is soft to the touch. Tencel also feels …
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 …
