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[[File:tencellarge.jpg|thumb|Tencel]]
== Description ==

[Lenzig Fibers] A trademark name for a lyocell fiber made from [[wood_pulp|wood pulp]]. Tencel is a soft, strong fiber that uses nano-technology to produce unique characteristics. It is advertised as being soft as [[silk|silk]], strong as [[polyester_fiber|polyester]], cool as [[linen|linen]], warm as [[wool|wool]], and as absorbent as [[cotton|cotton]]'. Lyocell is a type of [[rayon_fiber|rayon]] that was first made in 1992.

== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

lyocell

== Other Properties ==

Hydrophilic.

== Additional Information ==

Lenzing Fibers: [http://www.lenzing.com/fibers/en/textiles/303.jsp Tencel page]

== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

* Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/tencelsmall.html

* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tencel (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)



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