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What Makes This TENCEL Activewear Different
Bellissima's TENCEL activewear is built around one fiber. Every piece in the Sempre line is 92% TENCEL Lyocell and 8% spandex, so the lyocell is the dominant material and not a minor blend component. TENCEL is Lenzing AG's brand name for its lyocell fiber, which is made from wood pulp in a closed-loop process that recovers and reuses the solvent. According to Lenzing AG, the solvent recovery rate exceeds 99 percent. Lyocell is a cellulosic fiber that takes moisture into the fiber itself. In a comparison of knit fabrics, Tomljenović et al. (Fibers, 2024) found that lyocell knits had higher absorbency than cotton knits. The collection includes the Sempre Leggings, Sempre Shorts, Sempre Halter Bra, and Sempre Twist Bra.
How This Collection Fits Yoga, Pilates, and Walking
The Sempre leggings and shorts are squat proof and fully opaque, with a high-waisted V-back waistband and a diamond crotch gusset built for deep poses and reformer movements. The leggings have a 27.5 inch inseam and the shorts a 6 inch inseam. The Halter Bra has a halterneck front and a backless design. The Twist Bra has a V-cut front, a fabric twist at the back, and a double layer. Both bras have removable EVA foam pads. The collection suits yoga, pilates, barre, reformer, walking, and other low-impact training, where sweat output stays moderate.
Honest Limits and Certification
TENCEL Lyocell has a moisture ceiling. At sustained high sweat output, such as running, HIIT, or Bikram yoga at 105 degrees Fahrenheit, synthetic performance fabrics are engineered to cope better, and Bellissima does not position this collection for those uses. On certification, the TENCEL Lyocell fiber carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification through Lenzing AG at the fiber level, and the finished Bellissima garments do not currently hold their own OEKO-TEX certification. The 8% spandex is a synthetic stretch fiber, so the collection is not free of synthetic content.
What is TENCEL activewear?
TENCEL activewear is clothing made with TENCEL Lyocell, the lyocell fiber branded by Lenzing AG. Lyocell is the generic fiber type and TENCEL is Lenzing's brand name for it. It is a cellulosic fiber made from wood pulp, distinct from petroleum-derived fibers such as polyester and nylon.
What is the fabric composition of Bellissima's TENCEL activewear?
All four Sempre pieces are 92% TENCEL Lyocell and 8% spandex. The spandex provides stretch and recovery. Sizes run XS to XL, and the collection launches in black.
Is Bellissima's TENCEL activewear OEKO-TEX certified?
The TENCEL Lyocell fiber carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification through Lenzing AG at the fiber level. Bellissima's finished garments do not currently hold their own OEKO-TEX certification. For any brand, ask for a certificate number and look it up at oeko-tex.com.
Is TENCEL good for sensitive skin?
The evidence is limited and indirect. In a study of 30 participants, Love and Nedorost (Dermatitis, 2009) found that people preferred 100% lyocell clothing to 100% cotton for softness, temperature control, and moisture control. Itch and transepidermal water loss were lower with lyocell, but the differences were not statistically significant. The study did not compare lyocell with polyester and did not test Bellissima garments. Anyone with a skin condition should patch test a new garment and ask a clinician.
What activities is TENCEL activewear best for?
Yoga, pilates, barre, reformer, walking, and other low-impact training. The collection is not designed for running, HIIT, spin, or Bikram yoga at 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
How does TENCEL activewear compare to polyester?
Polyester is a petroleum-derived synthetic fiber that does not absorb moisture. TENCEL Lyocell is a cellulosic fiber made from wood pulp that takes moisture into the fiber. Polyester generally performs better at maximum intensity, and TENCEL suits low to moderate activity.
Sources
Lenzing AG. (2024). TENCEL Lyocell Fiber Production Process and Certification Documentation. Lenzing AG. Company-sourced.
Tomljenović, A., Živičnjak, J., & Skenderi, Z. (2024). Wearing quality of ribbed knits made from viscose and lyocell fibers for underwear. Fibers, 12(10), 83.
Love, E. W., & Nedorost, S. T. (2009). Fabric preferences of atopic dermatitis patients. Dermatitis, 20(1), 29-33.
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