Regenerated fibres usually made from the dissolved wood pulp or “cellulose” of trees.
Circulose®
Alternative for:
Cotton, Rayon
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Circulose® is a branded dissolving pulp made by Renewcell from textile waste, such as worn-out cotton jeans and cotton production scraps. It is used to make man-made cellulosic fibres, like viscose, lyocell, and modal, which are spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics, and sewn into new textile products.
EcoCosy® Viscose
Alternative for:
Rayon
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
EcoCosy® is Sateri’s premier brand for its luxurious viscose rayon fibres. EcoCosy® boasts a soft and comfortable texture that is both breathable and absorbent.
FLOCUS™
Alternative for:
Synthetic Fabrics
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
FLOCUS™ nonwovens are made from natural Kapok fibres, which offer unique characteristics such as hydrophobic, moisture management, anti-moth, anti-mite, and antibacterial properties. It is also lightweight, performs well in thermoregulation, and has excellent acoustic and sound absorption. FLOCUS™ fibre may be spun into yarn, to add value to any blend. Kapok can be blended with organic cotton, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cotton, recycled polyesters, and other materials
Infinna™
Alternative for:
Cotton
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Infinna™ is a cellulose-based textile fibre developed by the global specialty materials company Eastman. It is made using a proprietary and fully traceable process called carbon renewal technology (CRT), which uses plastic waste as the feedstock.
LENZING ECOVERO Viscose
Alternative for:
Rayon, Cotton, Polyester
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres is a viscose fibre made by the Austrian company Lenzing AG. It is produced using wood and pulp, and is certified as a lower-impact textile fibre by independent third-party organizations. It is known for its softness, breathability, and versatility, and is commonly used in a wide range of textile products. The production process of this fibre also has a lower environmental impact compared to other types of viscose, with reduced emissions and water usage.
Livaeco
Alternative for:
Polyester, Nylon
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Livaeco by Birla Cellulose is a nature-based fibre. The fibre is sourced from FSC® (FSC® C118017) certified sustainable forests and the journey of every Livaeco tagged garment can be traced to its origin.
Lyocell
Alternative for:
Cotton, Rayon, Polyester
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Lyocell is a soft, strong, and absorbent type of cellulose fibre made from wood pulp using a solvent spinning process. It’s commonly used in clothing, bedding, and other textile products.
Malai
Alternative for:
Leather
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Malai fabric is an organic material produced by growing bacterial cellulose on agricultural waste obtained from the coconut industry in Southern India. This innovative fabric has a flexible and durable texture similar to leather or paper, and is water-resistant. As a completely natural and vegan product, Malai fabric is free from any artificial components that may cause allergies or health problems.
PLNTFIBER™
Alternative for:
Cotton
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
PLNTFIBER™, developed by PANGAIA, is a textile that combines the fast-growing and underused Himalayan nettle fibre, bamboo lyocell, and eucalyptus lyocell, all sourced responsibly and renewably. The fabric is infused with seaweed, making use of four plants that require no pesticides, fertilizers, or irrigation.
Spinnova
Alternative for:
Cotton
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
Spinnova is a Finnish company that has developed a textile fibre using a technology that transforms wood pulp or waste streams into yarn without harmful chemicals.
TENCEL™ Lyocell
Alternative for:
Cotton, Rayon, Polyester
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
TENCEL™ fibres are produced using the pioneering REFIBRA™ technology which involves upcycling cotton scraps from pre- and post-consumer cotton textile waste. TENCEL™ lyocell is known for its softness, strength, and high moisture absorbency, and is commonly used in clothing, bedding, and other textile products.
TENCEL™ Modal
Alternative for:
Cotton
Type:
Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres
TENCEL™ Modal is a type of cellulose fibre that combines TENCEL™, a brand name for lyocell fibre, and Modal, another type of cellulose fibre. It is known for its softness, durability, and moisture-wicking properties, making it a popular choice for clothing, bedding, and other textiles. TENCEL™ Modal is also made from renewable wood sources and produced using an efficient closed-loop process.