WHAT IS TENCEL™️ LYOCELL? | S2:E5 | Fibers & Fabrics | Beate Myburgh

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FIBERS & FABRICS SEASON 2
1: What are my clothes made from? (Intro) • WHAT ARE MY CLOTHES MA...
2: Natural Textiles • NATURAL TEXTILES | S2:...
3: Semi-synthetic Textiles www.youtube.co...
4: Synthetic Textiles • SYNTHETIC TEXTILES | S...
5: What is Tencel™️ Lyocell? • WHAT IS TENCEL™️ LYOCE...
6: What is cupro? • WHAT IS CUPRO? | S2:E6...
7: What is acetate? • WHAT IS ACETATE? | S2:...
8: What is velvet? • WHAT IS VELVET? | S2:E...
9: What is greenwashing? • WHAT IS GREENWASHING? ...
10: What is organic clothing? • WHAT IS ORGANIC CLOTHI...
11: What is micro plastic waste? • WHAT IS MICRO PLASTIC ...
12: What is a fiber? • WHAT IS A FIBER? why d...
13. What is a fabric blend? • WHAT IS A FABRIC BLEND...
14: The best textiles? Season Finale • THE BEST TEXTILES #eco...
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[@damdamfino]

Here after buying a pair of pants that are 100% lyocell and not knowing what it was. While touching it, I guessed it felt like a bamboo or thick mumme silk. In fact, it kinda reminded me of soft bed sheets. Very cool to find out how sustainable it is!

[@BeateMyburgh]

Hi Dam. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy you found the answer!

[@gothblessamerica]

It’s personally one of my favorite fabrics to not only sew, but to wear. It’s almost like silk, and I love how it’s very breathable to the body & drapes! Great info, ty!

[@BeateMyburgh]

It really is!

[@capkapchannel4587]

Can you combine lyocell with organic cotton or spandex?

[@AnastasiaR]

I have a couple of very thin silky type lyocell garments which look and feel identical to my silk blouses. And at Joann’s they have a lyocell denim range so it seems it can be woven into a variety of fabrics! Personally I really love it

[@BeateMyburgh]

Wow, that sounds stunning! Love the fabric as well. Thanks for sharing

[@sudilos1172]

Here's one. What chemical is used in this closed loop, and how does it affect your body.

[@viberater999]

The chemicals used are rinsed from the garments... if you dont believe that, just wash your garments before using them for the first time

[@mariamunozpiz6070]

Correct. I have to stay away from it as it makes me break out in itch

[@theknittystew]

Hi Beate, I have just come across your informative and very polished channel! I am a knitter and yarn materials are very important to me. I am almost finished knitting a lacey top made from a cotton/viscose and linen blend yarn and I really wanted to know more about what viscose is. Thanks for your wonderful content! I learned a lot and have subscribed. I will definitely be paying more attention to yarn content - especially avoiding ACRYLIC.... gah!!

[@Edgeofdavid]

My levi 510s went from 98% cotton to 70%. With 28% being lyocell. I still prefer 98% cotton but At least it’s not polyester.

[@BeateMyburgh]

Interesting, and so cool that you are noticing the difference. Oftentimes an old design get's redone in other fabrics, sometimes to improve the item, and other times to cut input costs. Maybe try shopping vintage? All the best!

[@Ashortutorial.]

I recently ordered anti bacterial clothing for sensitive skin and it's made from Lyocell. It feels very comfortable, I was recommended non tight cotton clothing by doctors but this Lyocell clothing is even more soft for my skin

[@Ashortutorial.]

00:26 do you sell dresses like these?

[@marthapukallus]

If I'm not mistaken Tencel is specifically a trademarked (thus the TM) Lyocell fiber, produced by company Lensing. AKA Lyocell is the generic term for the fiber (which is considered a sub-category of Rayon). Kinda confusing ik!

[@BeateMyburgh]

I realised the same thing. I saw clothing being sold with stange type of labels as well, therefore included both names.

[@BeateMyburgh]

Good thing is that they are produced using a closed loop process which is good!

[@marthapukallus]

@@BeateMyburgh Definitely makes it easier to know you are buying from a sustainable manufacturer!

[@joepena1250]

The main concern is people's health, not the environment.

[@marcosvivoni1944]

big facts, im jusr looking for something to wear while playing tennis that isnt fucking plastic (polyesyter)

[@brigmiel92]

Organic cotton it is!

[@heartSLB]

I bought 2 pairs of pants and 2 blouses from Esprit, they were Tencel fabric and they feel so good on the body. Love it!

[@annababarczi8689]

Any input about using lyocell in leggings?

[@nogo4022]

I have some skin allergies and moderate ezcema, so I’m always looking for natural fibers with “friendly” dyes. If I want something silky, Tencel Lovell is wonderful for me. Thanks for this!

[@yanikjayaram]

this video was so informative. Thanks, boss!

[@deepikashetty6198]

Hi how sustainable is tencel when compared to linen/organic cotton?

[@BeateMyburgh]

Good question with a complicated answer. They will have many overlapping pro's. They are all *great* sustainable fabrics.

[@helenalovelock1030]

I’m thinking about buying some Tencel Fabric to make some bedding sheets out of. Is there a particular weave or type or fabric thickness etc I should look for? Or just ask for Tencel Lycoll

[@KateMcDougallMusic]

Thanks for this. I just bought a pair of shorts that are 100% tencel lyocell and I was wondering what it was.

[@BeateMyburgh]

I am sure they will be wonderful! Enjoy 🤍 my pleasure

[@yuurioholland8243]

I have a tencel bedsheet, its cold to the skin its a good feat specialy in a tropical country like mine, its pricey tho. Im glad its not made of platic trash that is a thing today in fast fashion clothing.

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

I love Lyocell

[@vanessadelaet5818]

viscose and rayon is the same fibre, in europe it's called viscose and in other countries it's called rayon

[@buzzinginyourears6770]

Mind-blowing, I didn't know that! Thank you

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

Lmao, i feel like people would avoid rayon but rave about viscose. Rayon sounds so bad lol, I'm shocked they're the same thing

[@organichuman]

True, many in the west say how bad Rayon is for its use of toxic chemicals. Somehow they don't mention viscose.

[@kathydilorenzo9744]

Does Tencel shrink when washed? Dried?

[@karolinakuc4783]

Not really I wash my tencel short in 40 Celcius degrees and it looks good. Though label suggest washing in 30 degrees I have been having it for 2 years and it lasts. I have never did ironing on it (I have read somewhere that it can only withstand very low temp.) but material looks smooth. I only hang it on cloth hanger

[@JudasBytes]

how does lyocell feels like? DOes it feel like ryon or silk or super smooth textile?

[@cassandraknight8804]

It kind of feels like a cotton/ viscose even linen blend. Comfortable. I do sweat under armpits because it wicks moisture

[@clarityofthought]

Where can I purchase a roll of this material?

[@kayBTR]

Is this fabric good for tropical climates? If it feels like silk this would be not breathe in temperatures of 95 degrees Fahrenheit and 80% humidity.

[@BeateMyburgh]

Good question. I can't answer your question in full confidence, because I haven't lived in a tropical climate. What I can say is, it will be much better than wearing synthetics such as polyester, nylon and acrylic.

[@TryinaD]

From my personal experience: yes, it’s actually quite pleasant for tropical climates. I am knitting a project with lyocell and it actually breathes rather well!

[@BeateMyburgh]

@@TryinaD Thank you! Now I know as well!

[@froggydoodle808]

@@TryinaD A handknit fabric would breathe no matter the fiber, because the loose-knit structure allows air to flow through it. But what about woven or machine-knit Tencel? I wonder how breathable it would be in high temperature, high humidity environments. I bought a Tencel turtleneck shirt for winter, and the silkiness of the fabric was actually a drawback, since it felt cold on my skin every time I moved, even under sweaters and jackets. But that doesn't guarantee that it would be cool in summer, since it wasn't a matter of air permeability, but of texture (like the opposite of a waffle weave texture thermal undergarment).

[@wakaflockaproject]

​@@TryinaDis it better than bamboo for breathability and keeping cool

[@hastensavoir7782]

Is Tencel as Cool as Percale? As Smooth as Sateen?

[@BeateMyburgh]

Hi HästenS. Tencel is a type of fiber, and depending on how it was used (woven/ knitted), and the fabric weight it might look and feel different. But I find it to be on the softer side in comparison to the texture of other fibers. So it all depends on the weave method. Hope thy helps!

[@marcosvivoni1944]

You think this could be used for sportswear?

[@jmparadeza9041]

I have & other the stories tencel n lyocell dress, the fabric is so smooth, i like it than Linen

[@BeateMyburgh]

That is so lovely. 👏🏼 Must say I also enjoy the item that I have.

[@timvibes]

Is all lyocell sheets made the same quality?

[@BeateMyburgh]

I find Lyocell to be better quality than all other semi-synthetics. I am yet to find lyocell that disappoints. Note that the weight of the fabric (GSM) will differ on different types of fabrics (woven or knit).

[@lovemadeinjapan]

I strongly advice to leave these fibres in store and vote against them with your wallet. It just looks trash. Because of the way it absorbs moisture, it can deform in a single direction of the fiber, giving a wave-like pattern. This also affects the painting, which is way less effective, and after a few washes it will look horrible as it is not just a wash look, like denim, but in very strange patterns. Another huge problem is that grease stains are nearly impossible to wash out. A drop of oil at a dinner, you will see it forever ever after.

[@xaza8uhitra4]

No. The fiber is incredible, i’ve washed it a bunch of times and it’s the smoothest thing i’ve ever put on my body

[@maheshbmmaheshbm1849]

Does lyocell shrink after washing?

[@BeateMyburgh]

If you care for your garment, as suggested on the tag, it should not shrink. Lyocell is one of the best forms of a semi-synthetic fabric.

[@kathydilorenzo9744]

I need my Tencel joggers to shrink. Can I dry and maybe?

[@RovexHD]

Is it hypoallergenic ?

[@KuldeepSingh-cm3oe]

Tencel lyocel fabric is very soft.

[@balajicuttackam]

Your videos are great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Can we blend lyocell with hemp and elastane to produce jeans kinda fabric? Let's say I want to start a company to produce my own label of jeans, how can we experiment with blends and see which one feels better?

[@BeateMyburgh]

I recommend you find a company that can develop fabric to give you the right ratios of each fiber.

[@MintuAmzad]

How are I imported this tencel

[@BeateMyburgh]

I can't assist with this

[@gmarounf7472]

Where are thry cutting down all these trees ? I don't like that...

[@gk9434]

1:40

[@Billy_SGaming]

Tencelll from sb

[@robertobonani4631]

to me is worth nothing to have a more sustainable process if the forests are cut down without care. So is not really sustainable in the end. in Indonesia there is a problem , and that problem is TENCEL

[@robertobonani4631]

and the textile industry of corse

[@pitawesome4515]

Ur charming.

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

shill