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Tencel

British  
/ ˈtɛnˌsɛl /

noun

  1. a fabric made from wood pulp cellulose, having a silky texture

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Women's brand Reformation in June began selling new skirts, bottoms and dresses with Tencel, which the company calls "foundational" to its products.

From Reuters • Aug. 1, 2023

The sweatshirt is made in Los Angeles from Tencel Modal and Spandex.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022

A spokesperson for its designer, Kitty Joseph, told the BBC the bespoke fitting was made from Tencel, a fabric made from eucalyptus trees in sustainably managed forests.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2021

Shopping at Reformation has helped me to buy fewer clothes, thanks in part to that cropped black T-shirt, made from the company’s “holy grail” fabric Tencel, that I continue to wear every week.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 1, 2019

Lyocell, another type of rayon often branded as Tencel, seems promising because it’s less environmentally impactful, but sheets made from that fiber tend to be more expensive than cotton.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2018