The fabric has good moisture absorption, air permeability, comfort and softness, drapability and stiffness and good dyeability. It has high dry and wet strengths, with a wet/dry strength ratio of 85%. Washing dimensional stability is relatively high and wash shrinkage is small, generally below 3%.Tencel has the warmth of wool and the elasticity of polyester, is shrink-stable in the wash, feels silky to the touch and gives the skin a fresh new touch, and is 2000 times more antibacterial than nylon. With a natural moisture content of 13%, it is static-free, even in autumn and winter!
Tencel products are biodegradable after use and do not pollute the environment. They are therefore known as “the green fibre of the 21st century” and have been awarded international green certificates.