Nau Introduces Tencel—An Environmentally-Friendly, Shocking Soft Fabric Made from Eucalyptus

We’re always on the lookout for all-natural fabrics that are sustainable, skin-friendly, and not infused with chemicals.  And while Nau never fails to wow us with their sleek, sophisticated, active-meets-haute designs, their new Tencel fabric gets a standing ovation. Made from the pulp of sustainably grown eucalyptus trees, Tencel has a smooth-fiber structure that’s softer than silk, easily washable, and durable. Nau selected this new fabric because to its “neutral electric properties,” which basically means your muscles aren’t affected by the material (in contrast to many synthetic yarns that feel itchy or clingy). The fabric was tested with electromyography, a method developed by orthopedic physicians to detect the excitability of muscles under the skin. In addition to not sticking to your skin, Tencel has excellent wicking properties, helping to regulate your temperature by absorbing sweat before it can get caught between your skin and shirt, keeping you cool in hot temperatures and warmer when you’re sweating on cold days. The regenerating fiber is manufactured using a closed-loop system, which uses a non-toxic organic solvent solution.  A full 98 percent of the materials used to make Tencil is recovered and reused, making it one of the most eco-friendly regenerating fibers available.

Products with Tencel, like the men’s Arye T-Shirt and women’s Variant and Stratum dresses are now available at Nau’s online store.