Lyocell (Tencel®)

Lyocell is a manufacturing process of rayon which is much more eco-friendly than its relatives modal and viscose. Lyocell is made in a closed-loop system that recycles almost all of the chemicals used. “Lyocell” is the generic name of the manufacturing process and fiber. Tencel® is the brand name of the lyocell commercialized by the company Lenzing AG. Tencel® is made from eucalyptus from PEFC certified forests. Eucalyptus trees grow quickly without the use of pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation.

Just like rayon and viscose, lyocell is 100% biodegradable.

Ioncell-F is another rayon developed by Aalto University in Finland, similar to Lyocell but considered to be even more sustainable.

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Products made with Lyocell (Tencel®)

Savara Intimates Essential Bra - 95% Tencel modal (STANDARD 100 - nr. 1 by OEKO-TEX®.), 5% Elastane — **Savara Intimates** Essential Bra - 95% Tencel modal (STANDARD 100 - nr. 1 by OEKO-TEX®.), 5% Elastane