Mills Share Their Experiences with TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100, Part 2
TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 has changed the game in denim. While conventional TENCEL™ has been used in denim for decades now, these new fibers are opening up more applications for the wood-based materials.
The differentiator for TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 is variocut technology. Unlike standard TENCEL™ that is all the same exact length, the fibers are cut to varied lengths. Where conventional lyocell is silky and drapey, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 offers a more texturized look akin to fibers like cotton or hemp. This likeness extends to appearance in the weave, dye uptake and wash down.
Dozens of mills are already using TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 in programs, and the TENCEL™ Denim team has just partnered on the second showcase collection with manufacturing partners. Here, Cone, Crescent Bahuman Limited, Dynamic, Envoy and Freedom share their experiences and takeaways from their work with TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100.
Cone – Mexico and China
Allen Little, director of product development
“TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 represents the next evolution in our collaboration with Lenzing, building on the long-standing role of TENCEL™ fibers within Cone Denim fabrics. While TENCEL™ is known for softness and drape, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 introduces a more authentic, cotton-forward aesthetic without compromising comfort.
“By bridging the gap between the raw character of cotton and the soft hand of TENCEL™, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 delivers a fabric with visual character closer to cotton. The result is a fabric that maintains a true denim look while offering improved softness, drape and overall performance—rooted in Lenzing’s sustainable production standards.”
Crescent Bahuman Limited – Pakistan
Imran Tanveer, vice president – fabric product development & sales
“Our experience with TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 highlights its ability to deliver a more authentic, matte denim aesthetic while retaining the signature softness of TENCEL™ fibers. Excess use of conventional TENCEL™ Lyocell can sometimes flatten the look due to added sheen. Compared to this, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 reduces unwanted sheen, enabling a truer indigo expression and more vintage inspired looks. It also enhances fabric versatility, allowing us to balance comfort with a more rigid, classic appearance. Key takeaways include improved dye uptake, better surface character and the potential to bridge performance and authenticity, making it a strong solution for next generation denim developments focused on both feel and visual integrity.”
Dynamic Denim – China
Vincent Qin, marketing manager
“Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 balances vintage look and soft hand feel, its nature-derived irregular fiber structure captures cotton’s timeless texture, while the refined softness and smart moisture control redefine wear comfort. With 50 percent less carbon and water used in production, it marries luxury hand feel with conscious sustainability. Dynamic Denim, as one of strategic partners of Lenzing, will develop more fabric based on TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100.”
Envoy – Bangladesh
Manish Khanna, marketing director
“We are always looking for innovations that can redefine denim, and that is exactly why this collaboration with Lenzing is so exciting for us. TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 brings a fresh, new perspective to denim, one of the longstanding challenges with artificial cellulosic fiber has been achieving the same visual richness and authentic color characters which we naturally expect from natural fibers. This concept seems to bridge that gap beautifully. It gives denim deeper, more vibrant colors, while still preserving a natural and authentic appearance. On top of that, it offers a softer feel than natural fibers, which makes it even more relevant for today’s consumers. So for us, this collaboration is not just exciting, it is a step towards a more innovative and elevated future for denim.”
Freedom – China
Michael Morrell, president/CEO Western Hemisphere and Europe
“TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 is a next-generation fiber designed to elevate fabric performance. It offers a full, rich surface with a subtle fibrillated texture, creating a soft yet refined appearance. It has a natural silkiness on top of a cotton DNA, bringing together familiarity and innovation. The fiber also delivers a matte finish, giving fabrics a modern heritage look. TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 blends seamlessly into both warp and weft, enhancing overall fabric harmony. When combined with indigo, it creates rich depth and character. The result supports fabric mechanics in performance, improves fit and delivers an elevated aesthetic.”
See part 1 here, and stay tuned to hear from more of our mill partners about TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100.