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January 31, 2012
Lustrous, silky, and ultra soft, Pima Tencel is a natural, 50/50 blend of the finest Peruvian Pima cotton and Tencel (Lyocell). This yarn has the appearance of a luxurious cotton-silk blend, but has a preciously affordable price. Pima Tencel is a next-to-the-skin, eco-friendly yarn. It is also amazingly durable and is suitable for year-round knitwear, hand knit or chunky crochet vests, pullovers, T-shirts, summer tops, and accessories. It is great for men's outfits: scarves, pullovers, and waistcoats. Note that Tencel, Viscose, and Rayon are often called "fake silks", because they are all natural fibers made of wood pulp.
FIBRE: 50% Peruvian Pima Cotton (Tangüis), 50% Tencel (Lyocell)
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Suitable patterns:
• 3/4 Sleeved Pullover, © Fait Main Tricot No. 7, 2008. Yarn: Bergére de France Annecy [50% Acrylic, 50% Tencel].
* What is Tencel? Lyocell is an eco fibre made from wood pulp cellulose as well as Viscose and Rayon. It was first manufactured in 1988 by Courtaulds Fibres UK at their pilot plant S25. The only current manufacturer in the United States is Lenzing Fibers Inc., who market it under the trademarked brand name Tencel.