Fabric
Lyocell / Tencel
Wood pulp spun in closed-loop plants
Impact score
78/ 100
Better Choice
A blended indicator of water, carbon, chemical load, durability and recyclability.
Measured impact per kg of fibre
Water footprint1,200 L / kg
Carbon footprint2.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Process energy38 MJ / kg
Microfibre sheddingNo shedding
BiodegradableYes
Durability4 years typical wear
Recyclability55 / 100
Data confidence
highHigh confidence — multiple peer-reviewed or industry datasets agree
Sources: Lenzing LCA 2023 · Textile Exchange 2023
Figures are cradle-to-gate averages per kilogram of fibre or fabric, not measurements of your specific garment. A typical adult shirt weighs roughly 0.2 kg.
Qualitative ratings
Water useLow
Carbon footprintLow
Chemical loadLow
DurabilityModerate
RecyclabilityModerate
What is it
Cellulose dissolved in a non-toxic amine oxide solvent recovered at over 99%.
Why it matters
Closed-loop solvent recovery makes it the cleanest regenerated cellulose available today.
Water Carbon Chemicals End of life
What you can do
Machine wash cool; it drapes well and resists odour, so it needs washing less often.