first fiber pulp produced using nanotechnology, called "lyocell".Its commercial name to get as Tencel - the company Lenzing, "ortsel" - VNIIIPV (Russia).
fabric was first made in 1988 in the UK.Currently, Tencel is produced in the USA (Mobile, Alabama, the company Lenzing AG), in the UK (Grimsby), in Austria (Heiligenkreuz, Burgenland).
Properties
fabrics of Tencel constitute serious competition natural fabrics from natural fibers.On the qualities they have the following advantages.
- soft, well fitting to the body;
- not exposed to stress, both wet and dry;
- hygienic;
- clean;
- superior in elasticity and moisture absorption cotton;
- do not crumple;
- they can be washed by hand or in the machine;
- remain after cleaning all of its properties;
- well painted in the production process;
well mimic the texture of natural materials: suede, leather and silk.In the production process Tencel treated in various ways.For example, the combined yarn of fibers of cotton, wool, silk, viscose, flax, nylon, polyester.Probably, it is possible to spin the thread of pure Tencel, but so far it is a very expensive material.
Advantages and disadvantages
1. Tencel - most durable fabric of cellulose fibers.It is stronger than cotton and linen.
2. Tencel - a fabric with glitter, great drape.
3. Given that this artificial fiber diameter and length of the strands may vary during production.The thin fabric is widely used in the textile industry.
4. Has a moderate elasticity, not wrinkled like cotton or linen.
5. For clothes made of this fabric is characterized by a small shrinkage in the wash.
6. Tencel - fabric hypoallergenic because it is environmentally friendly, without harmful chemicals, fiber, smooth, does not injure the skin.Suitable for people with dry skin and prone to dermatitis.
7. Hygiene.Eucalyptus used to make Tencel, has healing and antibacterial properties.Tencel - linen fabric for the most suitable.
8. The air permeability and hygroscopic.Tencel well lets air (breathing), hygroscopicity and water yielding better than cotton, silk.Good moisture transfer body allowing you to stay dry.Products retain good view even after many cleanings.
Application
As practice shows, the production of Tencel is more expensive than cotton or rayon.To improve the quality of various additives used to tissues: seaweed, aloe vera, silver ions.As a result, Tencel fiber becomes excellent versatile with many useful properties.
on the textile market, and it is popular in demand.Widely used for many purposes in everyday clothes, such as jeans, underwear, sportswear, as fabric for bed linen.
Tencel is used in the production of conveyor belts, special paper, napkins and diapers for babies, dressings.In recent years, the production has a tendency to move to other countries.Suppliers fabrics are in the Far East, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, India.
