New Shirt Construction Offered From Charles Tywhitt

[tomturbomatic]

Have you heard of this fiber?

With a superb drape and a luxuriously soft finish, this shirt is a superior choice for formal occasions. It's made from a supple blend of cotton and REFIBRA™, a sustainable fiber crafted from wood pulp and repurposed cotton. The resulting fabric is naturally breathable and temperature-regulating with absorbent properties that keep you cool and dry. We've applied our non-iron finish to this lightweight style so that you can slip it on straight from the hanger.

• 55% cotton, 45% REFIBRA™
• Spread collar
• Non-iron
• Available in slim and extra slim fit
• Mitred single cuff with two buttons
• Slim fit: Split back yoke and back pleats
• Extra slim fit: Split back yoke and back darts
• Complimentary brass collar stays
• Machine washable

 

[supersuds]

No, but it sounds a little like rayon, which is made from wood fiber, isn't it?

 

[tomturbomatic]

Well, let's hope it does not damage the environment like the production of rayon did at the Avtex Fibers Plant in Front Royal, Virginia. 

 

[sfh074]

Never heard of this till Tom mentioned it ......

Avtex Fibers Site - a "Brownfield" Success Story

Avtex Fibers Site - a Brownfield Success Story

www.virginiaplaces.org

 

[henene4]

Apparently it's an alternated process for creating Lyocell but using cotton fabric scraps aswell.

As far as I understand, on top of wood pulp (apparently mostly eucalyptus) shredded cotton scraps from clothing production are used in a similar process to just plain Lyocell.

Assuming they are using a similar solvent and process set-up, the solvent is non toxic and is recycled to a very high percentage (for Lyocell, 99% are reclaimed).

Care is similar to Lyocell (brand name is Tencel for example) so just a regular easy iron cotton/synthetic blend...

 

[tomturbomatic]

Henrik, Thank you.