Lyocell

How it is used

Distinguish the fibre name from a brand; lyocell and viscose use different cellulose-processing routes.

Example sentences

1. The lyocell blend gave the trousers a softer fall than the rigid cotton version.

   Fibre selection can change how the finished garment hangs.

2. The mill confirmed that the fabric contains lyocell rather than conventional viscose.

   Two regenerated cellulose fibres can have different manufacturing identities.

Common collocations

• lyocell fibre
• lyocell blend

Related terms

• fibreA very thin, long strand of natural or man-made material that is spun into yarn to make fabric, such as cotton, wool, polyester or viscose.
• compositionThe fibres a fabric or garment is made of and their percentages, for example 60% cotton, 40% polyester.

More terms: Fibres & Fabrics

• fabric
• cotton
• polyester
• woven
• knit
• GSM
• denim
• jersey
• elastane
• viscose
• linen
• wool