# TENCEL™ Yarn for Premium Apparel. **Fiber Guide · B2B Sourcing · Data-Driven** --- ## Hero TENCEL™ Lyocell brings something genuinely rare to premium apparel: a fibre that delivers silk-like hand feel and optical lustre without animal origin, petrochemical processing, or the price volatility of natural luxury fibres. Spun from eucalyptus wood pulp sourced from FSC-certified forests and processed via Lenzing AG's closed-loop NMMO solvent system, TENCEL™ Lyocell recovers over 99% of its production solvent — making the sustainability narrative defensible rather than performative. For premium apparel specifically, the mechanical properties align where they matter most. Wet tensile strength of 34–38 cN/tex — significantly higher than viscose's 14–18 cN/tex wet — means garments survive real laundering at premium retail price points. Fibre length runs 38–40mm in standard cut lengths, producing yarns with low hairiness index and the optical smoothness that drives perceived luxury at point of sale. If you're positioning against silk, modal, or Pima cotton in the ₹5,000–₹25,000 garment tier, TENCEL™ Lyocell warrants serious specification consideration. --- ## At a Glance **The comparison, summarised.** | Dimension | Rating | Why | |-----------|--------|-----| | Softness / Hand Feel | **9/10** | Smooth fibre surface with low friction coefficient produces immediate tactile softness. Luster comparable to 60s combed cotton but with more silk-like drape character. | | Durability / Abrasion Resistance | **6/10** | Adequate for premium apparel with normal wear cycles, but TENCEL™ Lyocell has lower abrasion resistance than cotton or modal at equivalent yarn counts. High-wear zones (underarms, cuffs) show surface wear faster without protective blending or finish treatment. | | Colour Retention / Colorfastness | **9/10** | Exceptional dye uptake with reactive dyes — colours appear 15–20% more vibrant than equivalent cotton at identical dye concentrations. Colorfastness to washing at ISO 105-C06: typically 4–5 grade. | | Breathability / Moisture Management | **8/10** | Moisture absorption of 11–12% (regain) versus cotton's 8–8.5%. Fibre structure wicks moisture away from skin efficiently — critical for premium apparel worn in Indian heat. | | Stretch & Recovery | **4/10** | In pure form, TENCEL™ Lyocell has minimal inherent stretch. Premium apparel applications requiring body-conscious silhouettes require 2–5% elastane addition, which changes the sustainability story. | | Cost Efficiency (cost-per-wear) | **8/10** | Yarn cost runs 20–35% above ring-spun cotton but garment durability and perceived quality support higher RSP. Cost-per-wear over 100+ washes is competitive with premium cotton. | | Sustainability / Eco Credentials | **9/10** | Closed-loop solvent, FSC wood, EU Ecolabel certification available. The strongest eco-credential set of any semi-synthetic fibre in commercial scale. | | Ease of Care / Wash Durability | **7/10** | Machine washable at 30°C, but requires care label clarity. Fibrillation on first few wash cycles is the primary service issue — addressed by enzyme finishing in manufacturing. | --- ## Why TENCEL™ for Premium Apparel **What makes TENCEL™ Lyocell the right choice for premium apparel.** **01. Silk-Like Drape from a Fibre Structure, Not a Finish** The drape behaviour of TENCEL™ Lyocell is structural, not cosmetic. Lyocell fibres have a round-to-oval cross-section with a very smooth surface — unlike cotton's kidney-shaped cross-section with its natural convolutions. This smooth surface reduces inter-fibre friction, allowing yarn and fabric to move fluidly under gravity rather than holding a stiff or boxy shape. The result is a drape coefficient measurably closer to silk than to cotton. For premium apparel — particularly fluid blouses, drape-front dresses, relaxed suiting, and elevated casual shirting — this property translates directly to perceived quality at retail. Shoppers reaching for a garment and feeling it fall through their fingers is a purchase trigger, and TENCEL™ Lyocell engineers that moment without requiring silk's sourcing complexity or price floor. Standard woven fabrics at 120–160 GSM in 60s–80s yarn counts achieve the best balance of this drape character with structural integrity. **02. TENCEL™ Brand Equity vs. Generic Lyocell — Why It Matters for Positioning** Lenzing AG's TENCEL™ trademark is not just a quality mark — it's a consumer-facing marketing asset. The generic term "lyocell" describes the fibre process; TENCEL™ describes a specific supply chain with verifiable standards, audited manufacturing, and consumer recognition built over two decades of brand investment. For premium apparel brands, this distinction matters in two ways. First, the fibre itself: TENCEL™ Lyocell is produced to tighter specifications than generic lyocell commodity supply, with controlled fibrillation tendency and consistent tensile properties batch to batch. Second, the marketing rights: brands licensing the TENCEL™ logo can use it in hang tags and digital marketing, which Mintel data shows increases purchase intent among eco-conscious premium consumers by a statistically significant margin. The licensing fee is modest relative to garment selling price — typically adding ₹8–15 per garment at volume — and the positioning value outperforms that cost by a wide margin for brands selling above ₹3,000 RSP. **03. Colour Vibrancy and Colour Depth That Premium Retail Demands** Colour is a primary purchase driver in premium apparel. TENCEL™ Lyocell's amorphous fibre structure and high moisture absorption create exceptional dye receptivity that translates to visual richness and depth. When dyed with reactive dyes at standard mill concentrations, TENCEL™ fabrics consistently produce K/S values (dye depth measurement) 20–25% higher than equivalent ring-spun cotton. In practical terms: the navy is deeper, the terracotta is richer, the sage is more complex. This matters at two points in the business cycle. At sourcing, it means you can achieve signature colours with less dye exhaustion and lower wastewater burden — relevant if your brand has sustainability claims around dyeing. At retail, premium buyers pay a premium partly for colour quality. A muted, chalky colour in a ₹8,000 garment reads as a quality fail. TENCEL™ Lyocell's dye uptake eliminates this risk for most colour palettes, making it a reliable specification for brands working in fashion-forward seasonal colours. **04. Sustainable Luxury as a Defensible Brand Claim** The luxury segment increasingly faces consumer pressure to reconcile premium positioning with environmental responsibility. TENCEL™ Lyocell offers what very few fibres at this tier can: a sustainability story that survives scrutiny. The closed-loop NMMO process with 99.7% solvent recovery is independently verifiable. The FSC-certified wood sourcing addresses deforestation concerns. EU Ecolabel certification provides third-party validation that is harder to challenge than self-declared "eco" claims. For premium apparel brands navigating the ESG landscape — whether responding to investor pressure, retail partner requirements, or consumer expectations — TENCEL™ Lyocell allows the brand to say "sustainable luxury" and back it with certification numbers rather than marketing language. Contrast this with cashmere, where the sustainability challenges (land degradation, overgrazing, supply chain opacity in Mongolian and Chinese sourcing) are increasingly documented in mainstream press. TENCEL™ Lyocell offers a cleaner narrative without asking the brand to sacrifice hand-feel or visual quality. --- ## Technical Specifications **Manufacturing specs for TENCEL™ Premium Apparel.** **GSM Range** - Lightweight shirting / blouses: 110–140 GSM - T-shirts and casual tops: 140–170 GSM - Premium casual and light outerwear layers: 170–220 GSM - Woven bottom-weights: 180–260 GSM For premium knit applications (T-shirts, tops), 150–165 GSM is the sweet spot — heavy enough to present quality, light enough to maintain the drape characteristic. **Yarn Count** - Fine shirting and blouse fabrics: 60s–80s Ne combed single or two-ply - Premium T-shirts and jersey tops: 40s–60s Ne ring-spun or compact-spun - Heavier casual knits: 30s–40s Ne Compact spinning is recommended for premium applications — it reduces yarn hairiness by 40–50% versus conventional ring spinning, improving fabric surface smoothness and reducing pilling initiation. **Knit Construction** - Single jersey: Primary construction for T-shirts and casual tops. Achieves excellent drape and surface lustre. - Interlock: Preferred for premium polo shirts, structured tops. Provides dimensional stability that single jersey TENCEL™ lacks without elastane. - Piqué (lacoste): Works well for premium casualwear; the textured surface reduces fibrillation visibility. - Woven constructions (plain weave, twill): Preferred for shirting, blouses, and light suiting — woven TENCEL™ outperforms knit in maintaining its drape and form through wash cycles. **Shrinkage** Expected after first industrial wash at 40°C: 3–5% length, 2–3% width. Allowance required in cutting patterns. Pre-shrinkage (sanforisation) at finishing stage reduces residual shrinkage to under 1.5%. **Pilling Resistance** Grade 3–4 (ICI Pilling Box, ISO 12945-1). Note: this is the primary limitation versus premium cotton. High-wear areas benefit from blending 15–20% modal to improve surface cohesion. **Colorfastness** - Wash (ISO 105-C06): Grade 4–5 - Light (ISO 105-B02): Grade 4–5 (note: below silk and cotton in light fastness, relevant for outdoor-facing marketing imagery) - Dry rubbing (ISO 105-X12): Grade 4–5 - Wet rubbing: Grade 3–4 **Tensile Strength** - Dry: 34–38 cN/tex - Wet: 34–38 cN/tex (lyocell retains near-full strength when wet — key differentiator from viscose) **MOQ Guidance** Yarn: 500–1,000 kg per count/colour for standard TENCEL™ Lyocell from Tier 1 spinners in India (Alok, Arvind, Vardhman). Fabric: 1,000–2,000 metres per colour per construction from established knitting/weaving mills. Finished garments (CMT): 300–500 pieces per style per colour is achievable at specialist mills; commodity factories typically require 1,000+. --- ## Manufacturing & Sourcing Considerations **What to know before you source.** **Machine Requirements** TENCEL™ Lyocell is processed on standard ring-spinning frames with minor tension adjustments — the fibre's low elongation (14–16% at break versus cotton's 7–9% in dry, higher in wet) requires controlled tension settings to avoid processing breaks. For fabric manufacturing, standard single-jersey and interlock circular knitting machines handle TENCEL™ yarn without modification, though lower knitting speeds (10–15% reduction) reduce yarn breakage on fine counts. **Dyeing Compatibility** Reactive dyes are the standard and preferred chemistry for TENCEL™ Lyocell, producing the colour depth described above. Cold pad-batch and exhaust dyeing both work well. Vat dyes achieve excellent wash fastness (grade 4–5) and are appropriate for workwear-adjacent premium categories. Avoid acid dyes (incompatible — lyocell is a cellulosic fibre, not protein). Disperse dyes are only relevant for polyester blends. **Finishing Processes** - **Bio-polishing (cellulase enzyme treatment)**: Mandatory for premium applications. Removes surface fibrils created during wet processing, preventing the "peach fuzz" appearance that TENCEL™ Lyocell develops on its first few wash cycles. Without this step, garments returned from consumers for quality complaints increase significantly. - **Silicone softening**: Enhances hand feel further; standard for premium tier. - **Anti-pilling finish**: Worth specifying for high-wear applications, though the enzyme treatment itself reduces pilling initiation. - **Mercerisation**: Not applicable to TENCEL™ Lyocell (cellulosic but different crystalline structure from cotton — mercerisation does not improve this fibre). **Quality Control Checkpoints** 1. Yarn: Hairiness index (Uster H value), evenness (CV%), tensile strength per lot 2. Greige fabric: GSM tolerance (±5%), width tolerance (±1%), pilling pre-finish (should be grade 2–3 before bio-polish) 3. Post-finish fabric: Pilling (target grade 4+), handle assessment, shrinkage confirmation 4. Dyed fabric: Colorfastness per ISO standards, shade matching against approved standard, metameric index check **Common Pitfalls** - Fibrillation during wet processing: Controlled by optimising mechanical action. Drum machines with low mechanical action settings recommended over top-loaders in finishing. - GSM inconsistency: TENCEL™ Lyocell's high moisture absorption causes weight variation in humid environments. Condition fabric to 65% RH/20°C before measurement. - Pilling in consumer hands: Almost always traced to skipped or under-dosed enzyme finish. Audit this step with dosage verification. **Lead Times** - Yarn procurement: 3–6 weeks from spinning mill (standard counts); 8–12 weeks for custom count development - Fabric development: 4–8 weeks for standard constructions - Total sample to bulk lead time: 10–16 weeks for new development; 6–10 weeks for repeat orders **Key Sourcing Regions** India: Strong TENCEL™ Lyocell spinning capability in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Arvind Mills, Nitin Spinners, and Trident Group produce TENCEL™-licensed yarn. China: Largest volume producer; Shandong, Zhejiang provinces. Austria: Lenzing AG's home market — highest specification TENCEL™, premium pricing, primarily for European luxury brands. --- ## Trade-Offs — Honest Assessment **Every fibre has limits. Here's the full picture.** **Strengths** - **Wet tensile strength retention**: Unlike viscose, TENCEL™ Lyocell retains 34–38 cN/tex both wet and dry. This is why premium TENCEL™ garments survive washing without distorting — the fibre holds its structure where viscose would weaken and stretch. - **Optical lustre without synthetic origin**: The smooth fibre surface creates a subtle sheen that elevates perceived quality. This is structural, not a finish — it doesn't wash off or change over time. - **Superior dye vibrancy vs cotton**: At identical reactive dye concentrations, TENCEL™ Lyocell fabrics test 15–25% deeper in K/S value. Premium colour performance is built-in, not a finishing shortcut. - **Defensible sustainability credentials**: 99.7% solvent recovery, FSC-certified fibre, EU Ecolabel — these are audited claims. For brands with genuine ESG commitments or retail partner requirements, this is one of the few fibres where the sustainability narrative is not a liability. - **TENCEL™ logo licensing**: Tangible marketing asset with consumer recognition. Mintel consumer data shows measurable conversion lift at premium price points when sustainable fibre branding is visible on-pack. - **Thermal comfort in warm climates**: 11–12% moisture regain (versus cotton's 8.5%) keeps premium garments comfortable through extended wear — relevant for India's market context. **Limitations** - **Pilling without enzyme finishing**: TENCEL™ Lyocell fibrillates during wet processing and early wash cycles, creating surface fuzz that initiates pilling. This is not a fibre defect — it's a process dependency. Any manufacturer who is not applying thorough cellulase enzyme bio-polishing will produce a substandard garment. Buyers must audit this step or specify it contractually. - **Low inherent stretch**: For body-conscious silhouettes, tops, or any garment where fit retention through stretch is expected, pure TENCEL™ Lyocell is not adequate. Adding 3–5% elastane solves the functional problem but complicates the sustainability and end-of-life story. - **Higher yarn cost than commodity alternatives**: At ₹350–480/kg (TENCEL™ branded, 40s Ne ring-spun), versus ₹220–280/kg for standard open-end cotton, the yarn cost delta is real. For brands pricing below ₹2,500 RSP per garment, the margin math is difficult without volume leverage. - **Light fastness below silk**: For outdoor wear or garments subject to extended sunlight exposure, TENCEL™ Lyocell's light fastness (grade 4–5, ISO 105-B02) is adequate but below silk's grade 5–6. Not a concern for indoor lifestyle premium apparel; relevant for categories like resort wear or lightweight outerwear. --- ## Cost Analysis **The economics of TENCEL™ for Premium Apparel.** **Yarn Price Range (India, 2024–2025 reference)** - 40s Ne TENCEL™ Lyocell ring-spun: ₹380–480/kg - 60s Ne compact-spun (premium shirting): ₹520–640/kg - Compare: 40s Ne ring-spun Supima cotton: ₹480–580/kg; standard cotton 40s Ne: ₹220–280/kg; modal 40s Ne: ₹320–400/kg **Estimated Cost-per-Garment Impact** A 165 GSM single jersey T-shirt at 200g finished weight uses approximately 240–260g of yarn (allowing for knitting and cut waste). At ₹420/kg average yarn cost, yarn cost per garment is approximately ₹100–110. Full CMT from an Indian manufacturer adds ₹180–280 depending on complexity. Total ex-factory cost for a TENCEL™ premium T-shirt: ₹380–520 at MOQ 500 units. **Cost-Per-Wear Calculation** At ₹500 ex-factory and ₹1,800–2,500 RSP (premium Indian market), the garment needs to survive meaningful wear cycles to justify its position versus a ₹600 RSP cotton T-shirt. TENCEL™ Lyocell with proper enzyme finishing and reactive dyeing maintains structural and aesthetic integrity through 80–100 wash cycles. At 3 wears per wash cycle, that's 240–300 uses before significant quality degradation. At ₹2,000 RSP: ₹6.67–8.33 per wear. A ₹600 cotton T-shirt degrading meaningfully after 40–50 wash cycles (120–150 wears): ₹4–5 per wear — but with lower perceived quality throughout its lifespan and higher replacement frequency. **Comparison to Alternatives** | Fiber | Yarn Cost (40s Ne) | RSP Premium Support | Cost-per-Wear (estimate) | |-------|-------------------|---------------------|--------------------------| | TENCEL™ Lyocell | ₹380–480/kg | ₹1,800–4,000 | ₹7–10 | | Modal | ₹320–400/kg | ₹1,500–3,000 | ₹8–12 | | Supima cotton | ₹480–580/kg | ₹1,800–4,500 | ₹6–9 | | Silk | ₹3,500–8,000/kg | ₹6,000–25,000+ | ₹15–30 | **ROI for Brand Owners** TENCEL™ Lyocell's combination of TENCEL™ brand licensing, visual quality, and sustainability credentials supports repeat purchase rates measurably higher than unbranded cotton at comparable price points. The TENCEL™ logo functions as a quality guarantee, reducing return rates from first-time buyers who might otherwise be sceptical of a premium cotton-alternative pricing. --- ## Sustainability Profile **Environmental and ethical considerations.** **Closed-Loop Production** The NMMO (N-methylmorpholine N-oxide) solvent used in lyocell production is recovered and reused at 99.7% efficiency in Lenzing AG's facilities. Compare this to viscose/rayon production, which uses carbon disulfide with recovery rates often below 70% and significant effluent challenges in non-compliant mills. **Wood Sourcing** Lenzing AG sources eucalyptus and other fast-growing, high-yield tree species from FSC-certified forests. Eucalyptus requires no irrigation beyond rainfall in its native regions, minimal pesticide application, and grows to harvest in 5–7 years versus 20–25 years for most commercial hardwood. This gives TENCEL™ Lyocell a substantially lower land-use footprint per tonne of fibre than competing natural fibres including cotton. **Carbon and Water Footprint** Published lifecycle assessment data for TENCEL™ Lyocell indicates approximately 2.0 kg CO₂e per kg of fibre — comparable to organic cotton and significantly below conventional cotton (approximately 5.9 kg CO₂e/kg when irrigation is included). Water consumption in the closed-loop process is substantially lower than cotton cultivation, which requires 1,500–2,000 litres per kg of lint. **Certifications Available** - OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (harmful substance testing — relevant for garments contacting skin) - EU Ecolabel (lifecycle environmental performance) - FSC Chain of Custody (wood sourcing) - TENCEL™ trademark license (Lenzing AG audited supply chain) - GOTS-compatible (if using GOTS-certified dyes and processing chemicals) **Biodegradability** TENCEL™ Lyocell biodegrades fully in both soil and marine environments — certified compostable under EN 13432. This end-of-life advantage is unique among semi-synthetic fibres (polyester and nylon are not biodegradable; viscose is but with higher production impact). **Consumer Perception** Euromonitor data shows that Gen Z and Millennial premium consumers rank TENCEL™ among the top three most-trusted sustainability fibre labels, behind organic cotton but ahead of bamboo and recycled polyester. For brands targeting this demographic in premium apparel, TENCEL™ certification on a hang tag directly addresses a purchase barrier. --- ## FAQ **TENCEL™ for Premium Apparel — answered.** **1. What makes TENCEL™ better or worse than modal for premium apparel?** Modal (also Lenzing-origin for the premium grade) is softer in initial hand feel and has higher pilling resistance than TENCEL™ Lyocell, making it the better choice for basics and underwear categories where softness and durability through repeated washing are primary. TENCEL™ Lyocell wins on drape, optical lustre, and sustainability credentials — the closed-loop production story is stronger than modal's. For structured premium apparel (shirts, blouses, dresses), TENCEL™'s drape and colour depth give it the edge. For jersey T-shirts and basics that will be washed frequently, modal or a TENCEL™/modal blend at 50/50 is often a better specification. **2. What's the minimum order quantity for TENCEL™ premium apparel fabric?** For branded TENCEL™ fabric (not generic lyocell), Indian mill minimums are typically 1,000–2,000 metres per colour per construction. Some specialty mills working in the premium segment accept 500-metre MOQs with a development surcharge of 10–15%. For finished garments at CMT factories, 300–500 pieces per style per colour is achievable at specialist units; standard factories will push for 1,000+. If you're starting at lower volumes, consider buying TENCEL™ fabric from a converter with existing stock and sourcing CMT separately. **3. How does TENCEL™ perform after 30+ wash cycles in premium apparel use?** With proper enzyme bio-polishing at manufacturing, TENCEL™ Lyocell at 30 wash cycles retains 95%+ of original tensile strength (the fibre structure is inherently wash-stable). Colour will show approximately 5–8% K/S reduction — perceptible in side-by-side comparison but acceptable in normal use. Pilling will not progress significantly beyond cycle 5–8 if the enzyme finish was thorough. The primary risk at 30+ cycles is dimensional change in garments not properly pre-shrunk at manufacture — ensure the factory confirms sanforisation or pre-washing in the tech pack. **4. What GSM should I specify for premium apparel T-shirts?** For a premium T-shirt with good body and drape, 155–175 GSM is the standard range for TENCEL™ Lyocell single jersey. Below 150 GSM, the fabric can appear transparent at thinner body areas and the drape becomes too fluid, losing structure. Above 180 GSM, the premium tactile benefit of TENCEL™ is less differentiated versus heavier cotton alternatives, and cost increases without proportional benefit. 160–165 GSM is the most common premium T-shirt specification and is the easiest weight to source from Indian mills with existing TENCEL™ programmes. **5. Is TENCEL™ suitable for premium suiting or structured outerwear?** Not as a primary fibre in pure form. TENCEL™ Lyocell's low natural stretch and moderate abrasion resistance make it unsuitable for structured tailoring applications requiring shape retention and wear durability. However, TENCEL™ Lyocell blended with wool (30–40% TENCEL™, 60–70% wool) or linen (up to 50/50) produces woven fabrics with excellent drape and improved moisture management. These blends are increasingly used in elevated casualwear — think unstructured blazers, relaxed trousers, and lightweight summer suiting where drape is more valued than rigid structure. **6. What certifications should I look for when sourcing TENCEL™?** Prioritise in this order: (1) TENCEL™ trademark licence from Lenzing AG — this is the primary quality and supply chain guarantee; (2) OEKO-TEX Standard 100 at the fabric stage, confirming harmful substance compliance for skin contact; (3) EU Ecolabel if sustainability claims will be used in marketing; (4) GOTS if you need an organic certification (note: TENCEL™ Lyocell is not an organic fibre by GOTS definition, but it can be processed in GOTS-certified facilities). For the Indian market specifically, confirm the spinner has a valid Lenzing AG licence number — generic lyocell sold as TENCEL™ is a real supply chain risk. **7. How does TENCEL™ handle the fibrillation issue in consumer laundering?** Fibrillation — the development of fine surface fibrils that create a pilled, fuzzy appearance — is TENCEL™ Lyocell's primary consumer complaint when it occurs. The solution is almost entirely manufacturing-side: thorough cellulase enzyme bio-polishing during fabric finishing removes surface fibrils before the garment ships. A properly finished TENCEL™ garment will not fibrillate in normal consumer laundering at 30–40°C. The care label should specify cold or warm machine wash, inside-out, gentle cycle — this reduces mechanical action and prevents fibrillation initiation in the rare cases where the finish is less robust. **8. What's the typical lead time for TENCEL™ premium apparel orders?** For repeat orders in standard constructions and colours: 8–12 weeks from order confirmation to ex-factory, including fabric sourcing, cutting, making, and finishing. New development (new construction, custom colour) adds 4–6 weeks for lab dip approval and pre-production sample. Planning for 14–18 weeks total for a new style development is safe for premium brands working with audited, certified supply chains. Expedited timelines (under 8 weeks) are possible but typically require a premium of 10–20% on CMT cost and carry higher QC risk — not recommended for a first order with a new factory. --- ## Related Links **Related Applications (other uses of TENCEL™ Lyocell)** - [TENCEL™ for Sustainable Fashion](/yarn-application/tencel-sustainable-fashion) - [TENCEL™ for Loungewear](/yarn-application/tencel-loungewear) - [TENCEL™ for Casualwear](/yarn-application/tencel-casualwear) - [TENCEL™ for Underwear & Basics](/yarn-application/tencel-underwear-basics) **Alternative Fibers for Premium Apparel** - [Pima Cotton for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/pima-cotton-premium-apparel) - [Modal for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/modal-premium-apparel) - [Linen for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/linen-premium-apparel) - [Merino Wool for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/merino-wool-premium-apparel) - [Egyptian Cotton for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/egyptian-cotton-premium-apparel) - [Silk for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/silk-premium-apparel) - [Cashmere for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/cashmere-premium-apparel) - [Supima Cotton for Premium Apparel](/yarn-application/supima-cotton-premium-apparel) **Glossary** - [Drape](/glossary/drape) - [Hand Feel](/glossary/hand-feel) - [Breathability](/glossary/breathability) **Compare** - [Compare TENCEL™ vs alternatives](/compare/tencel)