Lyocell, Tencel Fiber Cross-section

Reflected Brightfield Illumination

Definition/Function:

Significance in the Environment:

This is a common clothing fiber.

Characteristic Features:

Tencel has a refractive index along its length of about 1. to 1. and perpendicular to its length of about 1. to 1.. It has a birefringence of up to 0.0 and a positive sign of elongation.

Associated Particles:

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyocell