The meubleauthentique.liveforter is cozy, soft, and pleasantly warm. It’s made of Lyocell, also known as TENCEL™. But what exactly is Lyocell? Lyocell is a man-made cellulose fiber derived from wood pulp. This makes TENCEL™ a natural, 100% biodegradable material. In the following article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this sustainable fiber.
Lyocell: What Is It? The Manufacturing Process
The process for manufacturing TENCEL™ is innovative and environmentally friendly. Among other accolades, it has been awarded the EU Ecolabel. The material is considered particularly sustainable because it is derived from wood using a special process. Only wood chips, an organic solvent, and water are needed to produce the fiber. In the first step, the wood is heated together with the additives. This causes the cellulose to dissolve from the wood fibers. It is then spun and processed into Lyocell.
Sustainability of the Material
The fiber is primarily derived from sustainably sourced wood. The manufacturing process is extremely environmentally friendly thanks to a unique closed-loop production system. 99% of the organic solvent is reused. In addition, water consumption during the production of TENCEL™ fiber is very low.
The Benefits of a Tencel Duvet
We’ve already answered the question, “What exactly is Lyocell?” But what makes comforters made from this material so special? Below, we’ll outline the benefits of TENCEL™ duvets. TENCEL™ has primarily been used in the fashion and home decor industries. The fiber is used to make shoes, athletic wear, denim, and bedding. Especially when it comes to bedding, this fiber is an innovative material that offers optimal comfort and helps us sleep well.
Ethical and Vegan Alternative
Lyocell comforters are a natural and ethical alternative to feather and down comforters. The material stands out for its breathability, softness, and excellent temperature regulation.
Breathability and Temperature Regulation
This sustainable fiber is considered a natural material that far surpasses polyester in terms of temperature regulation. In addition, thanks to its absorbency and washability, Lyocell is ideal for people who sweat heavily at night. Duvets made from this material absorb moisture well but also release it quickly. This ensures a dry sleeping environment.
Antibacterial Effect
The meubleauthentique.liveforter is breathable and absorbs moisture well. This ensures a dry sleeping environment and prevents bacteria from thriving. As a result, Lyocell is considered naturally antibacterial. Bacterial growth is 2,000 times higher in synthetic fibers.
Summary
In conclusion, we would like to summarize the key facts once again. All in all, TENCEL™ is an eco-friendly and vegan alternative to synthetic bedding as well as feather and down bedding. Thanks in particular to its softness, washability, and excellent breathability, this material is perfectly suited for the production of bedding.
Duvets made from natural fibers ensure a dry sleeping environment while keeping you comfortably warm. Since Lyocell does not provide a breeding ground for bacteria, the fiber is also well-suited for people with allergies.