Lenzing Fibers exhibits at ispo for the first time
14/02/2006
Lenzing Fibers exhibited its products for the very first time at the recent ispo Winter06 in Munich
The nanofibrils of Tencel fibre guarantee optimum moisture transportation and excellent temperature regulating properties, thus optimising the body’s performance and regulating the skin temperature. Tencel absorbs moisture quite naturally and then releases this again quickly into the environment whereas synthetic fibres absorb no moisture at all. With synthetic fibres the moisture stays on the fibre in the form of a film on the surface.
Tencel is said to be particularly soft on the skin thanks to a combination of moisture absorption and a smooth fibre surface. Particularly in peak sporting performances, sports clothing has to be functional and pleasant next to the skin. Rough fibre surfaces can lead to skin irritations and can impair performance as a result of rubbing against the skin.
It also nips the formation of bacteria in the bud since the moisture on the skin is immediately spirited away to the inside of the fibre. Thus no water film can form on the fibre on which the bacteria can grow. Tests have demonstrated that Tencel has the lowest bacterial growth. It also prevents an increase in the number of bacteria without the use of chemical additives. According to the company, the risk of bacterial growth is 2,000 times higher with synthetic fibres than with Tencel.
It that were not sufficient, Tencel also prevents electrostatic charges thanks to the natural moisture content of the fibre. The moisture level of Tencel is 13% whilst in polyester it is only 1%.
The nanofibrils of Tencel fibre guarantee optimum moisture transportation and excellent temperature regulating properties, thus optimising the body’s performance and regulating the skin temperature. Tencel absorbs moisture quite naturally and then releases this again quickly into the environment whereas synthetic fibres absorb no moisture at all. With synthetic fibres the moisture stays on the fibre in the form of a film on the surface.
Tencel is said to be particularly soft on the skin thanks to a combination of moisture absorption and a smooth fibre surface. Particularly in peak sporting performances, sports clothing has to be functional and pleasant next to the skin. Rough fibre surfaces can lead to skin irritations and can impair performance as a result of rubbing against the skin.
It also nips the formation of bacteria in the bud since the moisture on the skin is immediately spirited away to the inside of the fibre. Thus no water film can form on the fibre on which the bacteria can grow. Tests have demonstrated that Tencel has the lowest bacterial growth. It also prevents an increase in the number of bacteria without the use of chemical additives. According to the company, the risk of bacterial growth is 2,000 times higher with synthetic fibres than with Tencel.
It that were not sufficient, Tencel also prevents electrostatic charges thanks to the natural moisture content of the fibre. The moisture level of Tencel is 13% whilst in polyester it is only 1%.
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