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Why is lyocell sustainable?
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Lyocell (also known under the brand name TENCEL™) is a sustainable fiber made from wood pulp, typically sourced from trees like eucalyptus, beech, or spruce. The trees that we use for our lyocell are all from FSC certified forests, which means that they don't contribute to deforestation. Its production process is highly eco-friendly, using a closed-loop system that recycles up to 99% of the chemicals involved. This significantly reduces waste and pollution compared to other fabric production methods. Lyocell is also soft, breathable, and odor repellant, which is one of the many reasons we use it in our sportswear.
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02.from tree to fibers
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Natural Performance

One of lyocell’s advantages is its environmental benefits compared to synthetic fabrics and cotton. Its production uses less water than conventional cotton and avoids the need for pesticides or harmful chemicals. Additionally, it is biodegradable, meaning it breaks down naturally at the end of its lifecycle without leaving behind harmful residues. This is something that is a big problem with synthetic fibers, that don't degrade.

Unlike plastic-based fabrics like polyester and nylon, lyocell production uses non-toxic solvents that are safely recycled in the process, whereas plastic fibers rely on petroleum and emit greenhouse gases during manufacturing. Plastic-based fabrics also often use harsh chemicals and require energy-intensive processes and contribute to long-term pollution due to their inability to biodegrade.

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04.performance wear made from lyocell
While many people also link TENCEL™ lyocell to bamboo, there are some differences. Technically you can use bamboo as input for the lyocell process, but we have not found one single supplier that can prove this to us. Rather, harmful chemicals like CS2 (carbon disulfide) are used to create bamboo fabrics, which is both harmful for the environment and the people who work with this material. Bamboo in its commercial form comes closer to rayon, which is why some countries force brands to call the fabric bamboo rayon.