Austrian fibre producer Lenzing has unveiled a processing technique for Tencel tailored to create stretch fabrics.

The technique involves re-engineering woven fabric coupled with a fabric pre-treatment.

During the wet process, Tencel fibre undergo significant swelling in diameter, leading to increased yarn crimps in the widthwise direction. This translates into a fabric that can stretch with enhanced recovery and does not shrink or wrinkle easily, maintaining a smooth appearance, according to Lenzing.

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