Lenzing developed a matte version of TENCEL Lyocell specifically to reduce the sheen of denim fabrics. The fibre is designed to scatter light, producing a deeper, less lustrous appearance in dark indigo applications while retaining the smoothness associated with standard lyocell.

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Several mill partners participated in the launch, including Arvind, Kipas Denim and Advance Denim. The development shows how a woven fabric's appearance can change through fibre engineering, even before a designer adjusts the weave, yarn colour or garment finishing process.