The fabric: TENCEL™

A smooth operator with eco credentials

One of the world’s most sustainable fabrics, thanks to how little energy and water is used in its production. As a fabric, it feels like pure luxury.

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the feeling:

super luxurious. You'll love how it billows. added to skirts and dresses it gives the twirl-factor.

the thought:

this incredible fabric is made in a closed loop process, which recycles up to 99% of the chemicals it uses. This way, the chemicals, although non-toxic, are reused rather than released into the atmosphere.

the unexpected joy:

wearing our silken tencel safe in the knowledge it's environmentally sound.

The process:

resilient, renewable eucalyptus trees are grown without the use of genetic manipulation, irrigation, or pesticides. once harvested, the trees are processed into chips which are pulped and dried into sheets. these sheets are broken up and dissolved in a non-toxic amine oxide solution, which results in a clear, cellulose viscous liquid.

next, long tencel™ fibres are produced by forcing the viscous liquid through spinnerets dotted with tiny holes, a bit like a shower head. the long strands are set, washed, dried and detangled. Then, they get compacted using a crimper to add bulk and texture. These fibres are ready to be spun into the soft, lightweight, breathable Tencel™ fabric.

the impact:

• the eucalyptus trees are grown in sustainable, fsc certified forests

• the fibres made in production are compostable and biodegradable, so can fully revert back to nature

• the finished fabric is 50% more absorbent than cotton

The aftercare:

When it’s wash day, TENCEL™
is a breeze. A quick, cool machine wash and line dry is all it takes. No
ironing. No tumble drying. More energy saved (yours, and the planet’s).