Planet Loving Company

It all starts with wood. Mostly, it’s fast-growing eucalyptus which grows without need for irrigation or pesticides, though oak and birch are also used. After harvesting, the wood is cut into small pieces, ground to a pulp, and dissolved by the chemical amine oxide, of which 99.5% can be used again. What remains is sticky liquid raw cellulose, which is spun into white lyocell fibres using a spinneret. After washing and drying the strands are spun into yarn and woven into fabric.

Lyocell is also 50% more absorbent than cotton, uses half as much water as cotton in production, and its breathability means it doesn’t retain odours, meaning lyocell can be washed less frequently, saving water.

All of the 100% Lyocell Fabric we use at PLC is Lenzing [link to glossary] certified, cultivated in Indonesia and dyed to Reach compliance, then twisted and spun in Portugal in a SMETA certified factory.

For more information, check our Lyocell Care Guide.