Tencel Linen Fabric - Black

This is beautifully versatile cloth that works for so many dressmaking patterns, it has a soft fluid drape with a matte finish. The small amount of linen gives the fabric more body and a slightly slubby finish. It also makes it easier to work with!

Suitable for dresses, tops, trousers and even lightweight jackets. 85% Tencel. 15% linen.

138cm wide.
203gsm/6oz.
There is 6% shrinkage with the first wash.
Wash at 30 degrees on a delicate cycle, with a low spin setting, using non bio detergent. Do not tumble.
If you can, submerge the fabric in water before washing to prevent any white lines from appearing.
Tencel is made from wood pulp that’s harvested from tree farms that are sustainably managed and traceable. The fiber production itself is more eco-friendly than cotton production due to its closed-loop process. This means that up to 99% of the water and solvents used are recycled and reused.
Made in Turkey and Oeko-Tex certified.

Tencel is a cellulose fibre, which like rayon, is made by dissolving wood pulp. It is durable, resistant to wrinkles and has the silkiest drape to handle.

It has excellent natural breathability with 50% greater moisture absorption than cotton. Making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin. It is also anti- bacterial and thermoregulating.

The process of Tencel production ameliorates much of its own environmental effects. Like cotton, Tencel is made from plant materials. However, manufacturing Tencel requires less energy and water than cotton. The solvents used to turn the wood pulp into fibre are contained in a closed loop system, with a quoted recovery rate of 99%. As a naturally derived fibre, Tencel is also biodegradable.

Although it is dyed conventionally (which can be harmful to the environment), Tencel requires a lot less dye than cotton. The manufacturers are actively striving towards greener, cleaner and more efficient production and are currently investing in new, renewable energy sources.