Tencel Lyocell โ produced by Austrian company Lenzing from sustainably-managed wood pulp in a closed-loop process โ has become the fastest-growing sustainable cellulosic fibre. Indian mills have invested significantly in Tencel and Lyocell conversion capacity over the past five years, particularly for the fast-growing eco-fashion segment.
Fibre Types
- Tencel Lyocell โ Original Lenzing Lyocell, sustainably sourced eucalyptus pulp.
- Tencel Modal โ Beech-wood based, softer than Lyocell.
- Refibra Lyocell โ Includes post-industrial cotton scrap in the raw material.
- Lyocell blends โ With cotton, viscose, elastane, wool.
Common Blends & Constructions
- 100% Tencel woven โ Suiting, drapy dresses, premium shirting.
- Tencel-cotton blend (50/50) โ Cool feel, drape improvement.
- Tencel-elastane (95/5) โ Yoga, activewear.
- Tencel-wool โ Premium tailoring blends.
- Tencel-silk โ Ultra-premium.
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- 100% Tencel jersey fabric โ 500m minimum, $7.50โ11 per m
- Tencel-cotton woven โ 500m, $5.50โ8 per m
- Tencel-elastane yoga tee โ 300 pcs, $6.20โ8.50 per piece
- Tencel-blend blouse โ 200 pcs, $9.50โ14 per piece
Certifications
- Lenzing Tencel licence โ Only Lenzing-authorised mills can use "Tencel" branding.
- FSC / PEFC โ Wood origin sustainability.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 โ Chemistry.
- EU Ecolabel โ For end-consumer positioning.
Lead Times
- Sampling: 4 weeks
- Bulk production: 40โ55 days
- Total first-order: 12โ16 weeks
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.