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FIBER AND FABRIC EDUCATION PROGRAM -

Fiber Characteristics - Lyocell

Manufacturered Fiber - cellulosic-based

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Excellent strength
• Washable
• Shrink- and wrinkle-resistant
• Soft hand
• Excellent drape
• Absorbent
• Dyes and prints well

MAJOR END USES:

• Apparel - dresses, suits, sportswear, pants, jackets, blouses, skirts.
  
• Home Fashions - curtains, draperies, upholstery, bedspreads, table linens, sheets, dish towels, bath towels.

Comments - This is the newest cellulosic fiber, and a new brand name that you may have seen recently is Tencel®. This fiber is cellulosic, and it is very similar to rayon in appearance. The major difference between lyocell and rayon is that lyocell is much more durable and has a much stronger wet strength. It can also be machine washable and dryable.

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