Why TENCEL™ Lyocell for Active Shorts?
TENCEL™ Lyocell Shorts: Where Performance Meets Sustainability
Soft, breathable, and responsibly made – your new go-to shorts for running, training, or just living in motion.
Athleisure shorts have become a wardrobe essential. Not just for training sessions, but for travel, lounging, and everything in between. The challenge? Finding a pair that performs as well as it cares for the planet.
Why TENCEL™ Lyocell for Active Shorts?
TENCEL™ Lyocell is a natural, wood-based fiber known for its exceptional softness, moisture management, and breathability. Unlike polyester, it’s 100% biodegradable and produced in a closed-loop process that recycles water and solvents.
The Challenge of 100% Natural Performance Wear
For certain garments, especially high-performance activewear, natural fibers can sometimes lack the stretch or quick-dry capabilities of synthetic fabrics. This is why many sports brands rely heavily on polyester and elastane. The downside? Persistent microplastic pollution and a garment that won’t break down for decades.
Our Approach: Two Paths to Sustainability
1. 100% Natural for Everyday and Light Performance
For our current performance shorts, we’ve gone all-in with 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell. It’s incredibly soft against the skin, breathable, and perfect for activities like running, yoga, and gym training. While keeping your environmental footprint low.
Tony: “Usually, wool is my preference, but Lyocell feels like cotton – soft and pleasant. They feel great while running, and compared to polyester tights, they’re more natural and breathable. Yes, they hold a bit more moisture, but I’ll gladly take that over microplastics.”
2. Adding Stretch – Responsibly
For some future designs – especially for more fitted, athleisure-focused shorts – we’re exploring blends that maintain the comfort of natural fibers while adding responsible stretch. Materials like biodegradable ROICA™ V550 could be part of that solution, giving freedom of movement without long-term pollution.
Looking Ahead
Our aim is to offer a full range of athleisure shorts. From pure natural fibers to innovative biodegradable blends. So you can choose what works best for your lifestyle, without compromising on sustainability.
Key Takeaways
- TENCEL™ Lyocell is soft, breathable, and biodegradable.
- 100% natural works beautifully for many activities.
- When extra stretch is needed, we seek biodegradable alternatives.