Synthetic cellulose fibres

This product contains synthetic cellulose fibres, which are fibres made from natural raw materials. Below you will find information about the different fibres:

Tencel Lyocell

Lyocell is also known as a synthetic natural fibre. Specifically, this means that the fibre is made from natural raw materials – in most cases wood – which are processed into a durable material using a synthetic process. What makes this fibre special is that trees from sustainable forestry are used in its production and the fibre is biodegradable. Due to its moisture-absorbing properties, it is also suitable for the manufacture of outdoor equipment. The fibre is currently produced exclusively under the brand name Tencel.

Tencel Lyocell Filament

Products with the Tencel Lyocell Filament label are made from lyocell, a synthetic natural fibre. Specifically, this means that the fibre is made from natural raw materials – in most cases eucalyptus wood – which are processed into a durable material using a synthetic process. The addition of ‘Filament’ in the label denotes a new variant of lyocell. Compared to the standard fibre, the end product is softer and smoother, similar to silk. This variant is suitable for the manufacture of outdoor equipment due to its moisture-absorbing properties. Trees from sustainable forestry are used for production and the fibre is biodegradable.

Tencel Modal

Various synthetic natural fibres are produced under the Tencel brand. Just like lyocell and viscose, modal is made from naturally growing raw materials, in this case beech wood. Thanks to its low water and energy consumption and other environmentally friendly factors, the fibre is used to manufacture more sustainable products. Its cooling and skin-friendly properties make modal a suitable material for outdoor equipment.

REFIBRA

Products with a REFIBRA label are made from recycled cotton fabric scraps, e.g. from clothing production. The Lenzing company uses these fabric scraps to produce new lyocell fibres, i.e. synthetic natural fibres. With this technology, the company aims to contribute to the circular economy and, for example, reduce the amount of waste in the textile industry.

Lenzing ECOVERO

In addition to the synthetic natural fibres lyocell and modal, Lenzing also manufactures viscose, which is another material made from renewable raw materials. Viscose is biodegradable and, thanks to its moisture-absorbing properties, is also suitable for outdoor use. However, compared to lyocell and modal, the fibre is usually less sustainable as the manufacturing process has a higher environmental impact. By redesigning the production process, Lenzing can reduce this environmental impact and make viscose more sustainable. Products with the ECOVERO label are made from viscose produced by Lenzing.