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Lyocell Cotton Jersey Fabric
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Overview
Our lyocell cotton jersey is a blended single-knit fabric combining lyocell fiber with cotton, offering improved drape, moisture management, and a refined surface feel compared to 100% cotton jersey — while retaining cotton's familiar breathability and structural stability. It is sourced by buyers developing elevated T-shirts, casual tops, and sustainable basics where a certified, lower-impact cotton-blend jersey with a credible environmental material story is required.
Introduction
Lyocell is a regenerated cellulose fiber produced through the closed-loop lyocell process, which recovers and recycles over 99% of the organic solvent used to dissolve wood pulp cellulose into fiber. This closed-loop pathway gives lyocell a significantly lower water and chemical discharge profile than conventional viscose manufacturing — and when paired with FSC-certified wood sourcing, it provides a documented, third-party verified sustainable fiber origin. Blended with cotton in a jersey construction, lyocell contributes improved drape, finer surface texture, and more efficient moisture transport, producing a fabric that is commercially accessible, outperforms mono-fiber cotton jersey in several key properties, and carries a credible environmental narrative increasingly valued by brand buyers and retail sustainability programs.
We supply lyocell cotton jersey to brand owners developing responsible casual collections, clothing factories producing T-shirts and tops at scale, traders serving markets where certified sustainable cotton-blend jersey is an emerging buying category, and private-label buyers for retailers with documented sustainable sourcing targets. Blend ratios from 40/60 to 60/40 lyocell/cotton are available, with optional organic cotton and spandex. FSC certification for the lyocell wood pulp sourcing component is available upon request. Sample turnaround is within 15 days and bulk production is supported by up to 1,000 tonnes per month capacity.
Specification
| Fiber Content | 50% Lyocell / 50% Cotton, or 60/40, 40/60 (customizable) |
| Fabric Weight | 140–200 gsm |
| Width | 150–160 cm (59–63 inches) |
| Construction | Single Jersey Knit |
| Shrinkage | ≤5% (after pre-washing) |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100; FSC available for lyocell component |
| Customization | Blend ratio, weight, color, and spandex addition available upon request |
Application
- Premium T-shirts and Casual Tops: Improved drape and a refined surface feel over standard cotton jersey provides a quality signal at point of sale and in wear — supporting a modest retail premium for basics brands without requiring a significant increase in fabric cost over all-cotton alternatives.
- Dresses and Blouse-Style Tops: Lyocell's fluid fiber properties add drape to the jersey construction that improves garment silhouette in dresses and relaxed-fit tops — a meaningful product improvement over all-cotton jersey without moving away from the familiar knit construction that clothing factories work with efficiently.
- Sustainable Basics Collections: For fashion retailers with eco-positioning or responsible sourcing commitments, lyocell cotton jersey provides a documented lower-impact material story — closed-loop fiber production, FSC-certified wood sourcing — that supports brand sustainability communication to end consumers.
- Certified Responsible Fashion Collections: For brands communicating closed-loop fiber production credentials to environmentally conscious consumers, lyocell cotton jersey with FSC certification provides a third-party verified, auditable material claim at the fabric level — supporting both marketing communication and retail compliance reporting.
- Private-Label Sustainable Programs: For retailers with documented sustainable fiber sourcing targets, lyocell cotton jersey offers a cotton-blend upgrade with a credible environmental material story at a cost premium that mid-to-premium price tier retail programs can absorb within their standard fabric budgets.
Advantage
- Closed-Loop Lyocell Fiber with FSC Option: The lyocell component is produced through a closed-loop solvent process recovering over 99% of processing chemicals — a lower-impact production route than conventional viscose. FSC-certified wood sourcing is available upon request, providing a third-party verified sustainable fiber supply chain for buyers with retail documentation requirements that extend to raw material origin.
- Improved Drape Over 100% Cotton Jersey: Lyocell's fluid fiber properties add drape to the jersey construction, producing a fabric that flows better in dresses and relaxed-fit tops — improving garment silhouette without moving away from the jersey construction that clothing factories can work with using standard equipment and processes.
- Enhanced Moisture Transport: Lyocell absorbs and releases moisture more efficiently than cotton, keeping the wearer comfortable during activity and reducing the heavy, damp feel of a saturated cotton T-shirt — a meaningful performance upgrade for everyday casualwear used across active daily routines.
- Flexible Blend Ratio for Market Positioning: The lyocell-to-cotton ratio can be adjusted from 40/60 to 60/40, allowing buyers at different price tiers to access the lyocell blend story at a level their product economics support — making the material upgrade commercially viable across a wider range of market positions than pure lyocell alternatives.
- Responsible Manufacturing Infrastructure: Produced in a facility using solar energy in spinning and weaving, closed-loop dyeing systems with specialist wastewater treatment, and over 40% dope dyeing capacity — providing manufacturing-level environmental credentials that complement the fiber-level sustainability story for brands with comprehensive sourcing reporting requirements.
Why Choose Us
- 24 Years Manufacturing Cotton-Blend and Sustainable Jersey: Since 2001, we have manufactured cotton, modal, lyocell, and blended jersey fabrics for T-shirt brands, casualwear manufacturers, and fabric wholesalers across the USA, Europe, South Korea, and Australia. Our experience with lyocell-cotton blends ensures consistent fiber integration quality and reliable color performance across bulk production runs.
- FSC and OEKO-TEX® Certified Supply Chain: FSC certification for lyocell wood pulp sourcing and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification for restricted substance compliance are both available — supporting buyers in markets where verified sustainable fiber documentation is a retail compliance requirement at the fabric level.
- Organic Cotton Option for Combined Certification: OCS-certified organic cotton can be used as the cotton component in the blend, combining the lyocell closed-loop fiber story with organic cotton certification for a stronger combined sustainability claim. Please specify your organic cotton requirement and OCS documentation needs at the time of inquiry.
- Fast Development with Blend Ratio Flexibility: Blend ratio, weight, color, and optional spandex are all customizable. Fabric communication is completed within 3 days and development samples within 15 days — supporting the fast development cycles required by seasonal fashion and basics buyers.
- Scalable Production for Growth: Production capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes per month with 500+ sets of equipment supports reliable delivery from development sampling through to large seasonal bulk orders without compromising quality or lead time consistency.
FAQ
- Q: What lyocell-to-cotton ratio do you recommend for casual T-shirts?
- For T-shirts where improved drape and surface refinement are the primary objective, a 50/50 lyocell/cotton blend provides a balanced upgrade over cotton jersey. For a more cost-accessible product with a lower lyocell content claim, a 40/60 ratio is also commercially viable. We can provide swatches of different ratios for your evaluation before confirming bulk specifications.
- Q: Is FSC certification available for the lyocell component?
- Yes. FSC certification for the lyocell wood pulp sourcing is available upon request. Please specify this requirement at inquiry stage so we can allocate from the appropriately certified production stream and provide the necessary documentation.
- Q: Can organic cotton be used as the cotton component?
- Yes. OCS-certified organic cotton can be used as the cotton component, combining the lyocell closed-loop fiber story with organic cotton certification for a stronger combined sustainability claim. Please specify your organic cotton percentage and OCS documentation needs at inquiry stage.
- Q: How does this fabric perform in terms of shrinkage?
- Pre-washed lyocell cotton jersey has a shrinkage rate of ≤5%, comparable to standard cotton jersey. We recommend specifying pre-washing in the production process to stabilize the fabric before cutting, and specifying a cool machine wash care instruction for the finished garment.
- Q: What are the lead times for samples and bulk orders?
- We respond within 24 hours on business days. Sample production is completed within 15 days. Bulk lead times are confirmed at order stage based on volume and specifications.
Payment & Shipping
- Payment Terms: We accept T/T (bank transfer) and L/C (letter of credit). For bulk orders, a 30% deposit is required before production, with the balance payable upon receipt of the bill of lading.
- Quotation: Prices are quoted based on your preferred trade term — FOB, CIF, CNF, or others — confirmed during the inquiry process.
- Sampling: Fabric communication is completed within 3 days; sample production is completed within 15 days.
- Lead Time: With a stable supply chain, we accurately control production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Stock Availability: We maintain a range of fabrics in stock and continuously update inventory to meet urgent requirements. Please contact our sales team for current stock and available styles.
- Export Markets: We regularly ship to the USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, and Australia.
Our R&D Team
The R&D team at Tianhong is typically made up of expert technicians and innovation teams that are focused on the advancement of technology and solutions for fabrics.
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