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Anyone in here know about this new fabric? Wonder if it is breathable.

(BDS2pds) wrote in news:20040419093855.21792.00000115@mb-
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Anyone in here know about this new fabric? Wonder if it is breathable.


Tencel is really nice. Yes, it is breathable, very comfortable. I've
purchased alot of pieces through Nordstroms.

I wash my tencel clothes in the machine and then drip dry. Do not use dryer
sheets if you decide to dry in the dryer, as they will leave stains.

Kathleen

Lord knows how many times I had to try to describe this fabric over the
course of my previous job. I had to work phones for Bloomingdale's by Mail,
and the company carried a lot of this material.
IIRC, tencel is a natural fiber material actually generated from wood pulp
(!) that is processed in such a way to have the benefits of synthetics. Nice
feel in hand, breathable, but minimal on care such as ironing.
HTH...

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~Connie~
"BDS2pds" wrote in message
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Anyone in here know about this new fabric? Wonder if it is breathable.

Thanks gals. I am ordering it. After that polyester fiasco shirt, I was
afraid!!!

BDS2pds wrote:
Thanks gals. I am ordering it. After that polyester fiasco shirt, I was
afraid!!!

FWIW, a friend *swears* by this fabric - says it's wonderful to pack and
to wear. And she's into "natural"-type clothing and foods. Even on her
extremely limited budget, she says Tencel is worth the extra cost, if
she can find it on sale.

sue

On 19 Apr 2004 13:38:55 GMT, BDS2pds wrote:
Anyone in here know about this new fabric? Wonder if it is breathable.

It's basically a variation on the theme of rayon; it's a cellulose derivative
made from wood pulp using a system that allows solvent recovery. Trade
name is Tencel, generic name is lyocell. And yes, it's as breathable
as rayon. http://www.tencel.com/