Lyocell

Question 1

How is Lyocell manufactured ?

Answer 1

• The only major raw materials are wood cellulose and water
• made from 100% biodegradable wood pulp cellulose
• No poisonous chemical waste is created
• Made in a closed loop system where no harmful chemicals are produced as everything is recycled
• Uses non toxic solvent in wet spinning

Question 2

How can products made from Lyocell be disposed of?

Answer 2

Recycled
Incinerated
Landfilled
Digested in sewage

Question 3

How long does Lyocell fibre take to anaerobically digest in a sewage farm?

Answer 3

8 days

Question 4

How long does Lyocell take to aerobically digest and break down in a landfill site?

Answer 4

4 weeks

Question 5

Is Lyocell a biofibre and why?

Answer 5

Yes because it is made form wood pulp

Question 6

Name some properties of Lyocell

Answer 6

• Soft
• Absorbent
• Very strong when wet or dry
• Crease resistant
• Can be machine washed or dry cleaned
• Drapes and dyes well
• Can take on a variety of textures eg suede leather and silk

Question 7

What is the brand name for Lyocell?

Answer 7

Tencel