What is tencel and how we made it ?

Tencel, also known as lyocell, is a type of eco-friendly and sustainable fabric made from wood pulp. The production process for Tencel involves several key steps:

1. Harvesting Raw Material: Tencel is primarily made from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees, beech trees, or spruce trees. These trees are often grown on sustainably managed plantations, which means that the trees are replanted to ensure a continuous and renewable source of raw material.

2. Wood Pulp Processing: The wood pulp is first broken down into a liquid form through a chemical process, typically using a non-toxic and eco-friendly solvent called amine oxide. This process is called "dissolving pulp."

3. Spinning: The dissolved wood pulp is then forced through spinnerets, which are tiny holes that create fine filaments. These filaments are collected, and the resulting material is referred to as "regenerated cellulose fiber."

4. Washing and Purification: The collected fibers undergo thorough washing to remove any remaining chemicals or impurities. This washing process is essential to ensure the fabric's purity and safety.

5. Drying: After washing, the fibers are dried to reduce moisture content.

6. Carding and Spinning: The dried fibers are carded and spun into yarn or thread, which can be woven into fabric.

7. Weaving or Knitting: The yarn or thread is then woven into sheets of fabric or knitted to create various types of textiles.

8. Finishing: The finished fabric may undergo additional processes such as dyeing, printing, or texturizing to achieve the desired look and feel.

One of the key reasons Tencel is considered environmentally friendly is that the solvent used in the wood pulp processing is typically recycled in a closed-loop system. This means that the chemicals are captured and reused, minimizing waste and reducing the environmental impact of the production process. Additionally, Tencel production requires less water and energy compared to some other textile manufacturing processes.