Excellent
Material Deep Dive
Tencel Lyocell
Tencel Lyocell scores 89/100 due to strong water performance on weighted water and very low pollution mapping, plus fast biodegradability.
Regenerated
Virgin
End of Life
2 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Very Low
95/100
Water Usage
1,454 L/kg
97/100
Carbon Footprint
3.16 kg CO₂/kg
77/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
77/100
Tencel Lyocell produces approximately 3.16 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
3.16 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
77/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Easy
Available certifications
EU Ecolabel, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, FSC Certified, PEFC Certified, TÜV Austria Biodegradable Certification, GOTS (when organic feedstock), Lenzing Sustainability
Key properties
soft, breathable, moisture-absorbent, biodegradable, drapes well, hypoallergenic, absorbent, durable, lustrous, versatile, low microfiber shedding
Common uses
apparel, activewear, t-shirts, dresses, blouses, underwear, denim, sportswear, home textiles, bedding, non-woven applications
Also known as
Lenzing Lyocell, TENCEL, regenerated cellulose fiber, man-made cellulose fiber, sustainable lyocell