All About Our Lyocell Sheets

The Anatomy of a Weavve Lyocell Sheet

If you’ve shopped for anything made of fabric lately (whether it’s clothing or bedding), chances are you’ve come across fabric made from TENCEL™ fibres.

Touted as the fabric of the future, TENCEL™ fibres has increasingly gained popularity within the eco-fashion industry.

You’ve probably also seen a bunch of claims tied to it, with promises of the fibre being incredibly silky soft, luxurious, breathable, hypoallergenic, and environmentally sustainable.If you’re wondering, but what is TENCEL™?

Wonder no more.

What Is TENCEL™Lyocell?

Produced by Austrian textile company Lenzing AG, TENCEL™ is the brand name for its range of semi-synthetic fibres.

Not all lyocell is equal, there is a huge difference between TENCEL™ branded lyocell and other types of generic lyocell. For a product to carry the TENCEL™ trademark, it must contain at least 30% of Lenzing lyocell fibres.

Generic lyocell is usually made from oak and birch pulp whereas TENCEL™ branded lyocell is mainly made from eucalyptus wood that is harvested from natural forests and sustainably managed tree farms.

From Forest To Fabric

The eucalyptus tree trunks are chopped into small wood chips which are then soaked in a non-toxic organic solution to break the pulp down into a paste. This paste is then ejected under high pressure from a special spinneret nozzle to form fibre threads. The threads are eventually processed into yarn which is then woven to make fabric.

Each Weavve lyocell bedding starts with the best lyocell fibres (100% Lenzing TENCEL™) that are spun into the finest 80s yarn count threads. These fine single ply threads are then woven into 400 thread count fabric, giving you stronger, smoother and lighter sheets.

See our blog post on how to choose great bed linen to find out more.

Discover The Unique Qualities Of TENCEL™ Lyocell Fibres

The Coolest Material You Can Sleep On

Lyocell stands out as an extremely breathable, temperature regulating and absorbent fabric. Lyocell fibres can wick excess moisture away quickly, keeping the body cool during sleep in a wide variety of climates. With our lyocell bed linen, you can be sure to stay cool throughout and have less worries over night sweats disrupting your sleep.

Exquisitely Soft, Gentle & Comforting

Thanks to the natural structure of the lyocell fibre, lyocell is most well known for how it feels - exceptionally luxurious and smooth on the skin. With a silky hand feel, it’s more gentle than regular cotton and linen, thus making it beneficial for babies, and those with sensitive skin or allergies. As a naturally derived fibre, lyocell is also hypoallergenic. Soft as a cloud, light and breezy - just the perfect environment for a peaceful night of sleep.

Stay Fresh All Day & Night

No need to feel stressed about odour or bacteria ever again. Lyocell fibres have perfect moisture management which reduces bacteria proliferation without the need for any chemical additives. Furthermore, our Lyocell sheets are Oeko-Tex® certified, which means no harmful chemicals are used during the production process. Rest easy knowing that Weavve’s sheets are made from certified fabric that are kind to your skin and health.

Authentic Fibres of Botanic Origins

TENCEL™ lyocell is made from 100% sustainably sourced eucalyptus wood. The water and more than 99% of the chemicals used in the manufacturing process are recycled in a closed loop process. Not all lyocell sheets are made the same - Our sheets are purely made with 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres from Lenzing. Long fibres are also used when weaving the sheets resulting in a lighter, finer and more durable sheets.