TENCEL

How do natural and regenerated cellulosic materials behave in different environmental conditions?

An independent study by HYDRA Marine Sciences tested cellulosic fibers across 177 specific scenarios, covering laboratory, mesocosm, and natural environments. The result?

Lyocell, modal and viscose biodegrade comparably to natural cellulose – in soil, freshwater, and marine environments alike.

“At a time when microplastic pollution and persistent waste are major concerns, these findings provide an important scientific foundation for more sustainable material choices.”​ Michaela Kogler​ - Lenzing Group, Project Manager Filament.

Swipe to see the results. Full study here: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.24.696393v1.full

What's closest to your body matters most. Amelia Gray and Vivien Wong choose Stripe and Stare underwear made with TENCEL™ Modal fibers that are naturally soft and smooth to the touch, feel pleasant against the skin, and are derived from natural raw material wood.

Water issues in the fashion industry are often invisible to consumers, yet they are a major driver of environmental impact.

In conversation with , Krishna Manda, Global Head of Sustainability at our parent company Lenzing, reflects on four decades of water stewardship: a once-muddy river that now runs clear behind our Austrian mill to dope-dyed fibers that skip conventional dyeing altogether.

Fashion Revolution Japan just published “Fashion and Water” – a new booklet examining the relationship between clothing and water use.

Swipe for a part of the interview on our initiatives and philosophy and find the full interview here: https://www.tencel.com/us/fashion-and-water-fashion-revolution-japan-s-new-publication-on-clothing-water-and-what-the-industry-can-do-to-make-a-difference

Brazilian designer Flavia Ar**ha operates more like a research laboratory than a traditional fashion house. She works closely with local communities and traditional craftspeople across Brazil to help preserve cultural heritage.

In her latest collection "Floresta”, she translates the forest not as a pattern or a print, but as a living system: movement, structure, drape, texture. TENCEL™ fibers, made from wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, brought that vision to life in the fabric itself.

19 styles divided into three lines, crafted with Textil Carmem fabrics made with TENCEL™ fibers.

Available starting May 26 at the brand’s physical stores and online – explore the full collection here: https://www.flaviaaranha.com/floresta

"The next five years are about turning sustainability from a differentiator into a baseline.”

That's the vision Susanne Schwenger, CPO at Marc O'Polo , shared with us – and it's the thread woven through more than four years of partnership between Marc O'Polo and TENCEL™.

Our latest collaboration, the MO’P | TENCEL™ collection, combines Scandinavian simplicity with thoughtful material choices, translating into soft drape, natural comfort, and modern versatility – made with materials traceable back to their natural origin.

Swipe through for our conversation with Susanne – on why TENCEL™ fibers belong in Spring/Summer wardrobes, and the change she wants to see across the industry next.

Read the full Q&A here: https://www.tencel.com/us/tencel-creative-circle-revealing-our-latest-collaboration-with-marc-o-polo and explore the SS26 collection brought to life through effortless looks worn by Vera van Erp.

Our approach to biodiversity goes beyond responsible sourcing practices and the textile value chain.

We’d like to share 7 concrete initiatives from the chapter “Biodiversity & Ecosystems” from our 2025 Sustainability Report.

We use the AR3T framework (A Avoid, R Reduce, R Restore, R Regenerate, T Transform) as a practical classification tool to present our actions in relation to biodiversity and ecosystems.

Unlock the full sustainability report here: https://reports.lenzing.com/annual-and-sustainability-report/2025/sustainability/environmental-information/biodiversity-and-ecosystems/actions.html