I was fortunate enough to find a supplier that could help me build the best boxer brief possible. Not only have they been incredibly helpful in making this underwear better, but they were also able to source high quality materials and fabrics. I had no clue my first boxer brief could be made with TENCEL™ but it is. I've been chasing this fabric since day one. Other big brands use TENCEL™ in their products,Patagonia is one of them. This is the gold standard in certified and sustainable fabric. Below is some information about Tencel/Lenzing
TENCEL™ Lyocell is made by Lenzing, an Austrian company that's been innovating in fibers since 1938. The fibers are derived from wood sourced from responsibly managed forests certified under FSC® or PEFC standards. What really sets it apart is the production process it uses a closed-loop system that recovers more than 99.8% of the solvent used, resulting in close to zero waste. On top of that, TENCEL™ fibers are produced with at least 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic lyocell. It's certified with the EU Ecolabel and is even biodegradable and compostable at end of life. This isn't greenwashing. It's the real deal.
TENCEL™ yarn is made with sustainable materials so it really adds to the credibility of the product. It's naturally odor resistant, breathable, and above all it's better than other basic brands of fabric. It allows me to add yet another special piece to the puzzle of building this boxer brief. Not only do they not ride up and have a true ergonomic separating pouch, but they're also made with one of the best fabrics in the world. This is huge for me.
Had to go through a few hoops but I have now received my fabric license straight from Lenzing, the owner of TENCEL™. That means the TENCEL™ in our product is verified and traceable. Lenzing actually embeds a molecular marker in their fibers so it can be identified and authenticated throughout the entire supply chain. When you see the TENCEL™ name on our product, it's the real thing.
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