Editing Lyocell (section)

==Properties==
[[File:Fibrillation of lyocell fibre.png|thumb|Fibrillation of Lyocell may produce a "peach-fuzz" feel.]]

Lyocell shares many properties with other fibres such as [[cotton]], [[linen]], [[silk]], [[ramie]], [[hemp]], and [[viscose rayon]] (to which it is very closely related chemically). Lyocell is 50% more absorbent than cotton, <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/nov/18/pulp-fabric-everything-you-need-to-know-about-lyocell |title=Pulp fabric: Everything you need to know about lyocell |website=[[TheGuardian.com]] |date=18 November 2019 }}</ref> and has a longer wicking distance compared to modal fabrics of a similar weave.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Ozdemir |first1=Hakan |title=Permeability and Wicking Properties of Modal and Lyocell Woven Fabrics Used for Clothing |journal=Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics |date=March 2017 |volume=12 |issue=1 |doi=10.1177/155892501701200102 |doi-access=free }}</ref>

Compared to cotton, consumers often say Lyocell fibres feel softer and "airier", due to their better ability to wick moisture. Industry claims of higher resistance to wrinkling are as yet unsupported. Lyocell fabric may be machine washed or dry cleaned. It drapes well and may be dyed many colours, needing slightly less dye than cotton to achieve the same depth of colour. <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/lyocell.htm |title=FiberSource }}</ref><ref name=good/>