Double knit Tencel – burgundy

Product description

A luxurious knit made from eco-friendly Tencel™ Lyocell, with an exceptionally smooth, soft feel and beautiful drape. Noticeably softer and more refined than ordinary rayon knits, it is comfortable all day long. The ideal fabric for t-shirts, tops, dresses and loungewear, as well as lingerie and nightwear.

Why you’ll love this knit

This eco-friendly knit stands head and shoulders above other rayon jerseys, making it the obvious choice if you’re looking for a quality t-shirt material.

At first glance, and first touch, you might easily mistake it for a premium silk knit.

• Tencel is nearly as smooth and soft as silk, for a great feeling when worn
• This fabric has more body and strength than standard jersey, yet retains great stretch, drape, and comfort.
• Long lasting, it will withstand laundering without pilling or losing shape right away.
• It’s a standout, that you can see at first glance is something special.

This double-knit fabric has the same, finely ribbed texture on both front and back. A great advantage of ribbed knits is their high elasticity. They can stretch a great deal without giving way.

Recommended uses

This knit is perfect for any number of base pieces. Try it for:

• T-shirts, both long- and short-sleeved
• Tank tops
• Boxers and panties
• Nightwear
• Loungewear

Tencel knit’s stretch and elegant drape also shine in:

• Dresses, both bodycon and loose-fitting
• Skirts
• Tops and blouses
• Cowl necklines, wide sleeves, rouching

What is Tencel

Tencel, or lyocell, is a modern, eco-friendly cellulose fiber produced from wood. It is part of the rayon family, however, compared to standard rayon, it is stronger, more durable and better retains its properties when wet.

One great advantage is its more environmentally friendly production. Cellulose is processed in a closed-loop system, where the water and solvents used for production are largely captured, purified and reused. This results in less waste, making production significantly more resource-efficient.

The wood used to produce lyocell comes from controlled sources. Furthermore, trees do not require the intensive irrigation or pesticides that some other textile crops demand.

The result is a material that combines softness, drape and comfort with strength and durability – which is why it is ideal for comfortable items that are worn often.

What‘s the difference between lyocell and Tencel?

Lyocell is a general term for a type of cellulose fiber derived from wood using the closed-loop manufacturing process described above. Tencel™ is a trade mark under which the Austrian company Lenzing markets premium cellulose fibers, including Tencel™ Lyocell, from which this knitted fabric is made.

So, while not all lyocell is Tencel™, Tencel™ Lyocell is always lyocell produced by Lenzing in accordance with its own standards and technologies.

Care

Tencel knit can be machine washed. Proper care will keep your fabric soft and supple and colors vibrant.

• Wash cool (30°C)
• Set a low spin cycle (600 rpm is plenty) to protect stretch and prevent damage
• Lay flat to dry, at least while fabric is still wet
• Iron inside-out on a wool setting