Here's the first release which mentions textile as opposed to nonwoven applications.
Tencel, a new
cellulose fibre from Courtaulds, is produced from woodpulp by the company's
patented solvent spinning route. It offers much higher yarn strengths than
previously possible with rayons or even cotton, and its wet strength is almost
the same as dry. It has a circular cross-section, making it particularly
suitable for the new short staple spinning processes. Tencel is likely to find
applications in the production of lighter weight apparel fabrics of superior
quality, home furnishings and quality sheetings, and tehnical fabrics.
Hydroentanglement produces a lofty, soft handling matt fabric, and thermal
bonding also looks promising. Opening and intimate blending with other
commercial fibres is easy. Tencel is environmentally friendly and
biodegradable.
Anon, High Performance Text.,vol. 9, no. 7, Jan. 1989, pp 1-4
Since first posting this the original has surfaced and is added below:
Since first posting this the original has surfaced and is added below:
1 comment:
I still have and use my 'wear trial' tencel towel which Glyn Raven gave me. Nearly 25 years on, I think it has probably passed Glyn.
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