Our Miracle Fabric
We believe fabrics with TENCEL™ fibres are a miracle.
So much so, that it is the basis of everything we make here at Stripe & Stare.
The Fabric
The Knicker Cycle
Introducing TENCEL™
After 10 years of research and development, with literally 1,000’s of women wear-testing the prototypes and iterations, the perfect pair of knickers, made in a responsible way, was born. The ingredient of choice for a better approach to comfort? TENCEL™.
The Fabric.
TENCEL™ Modal fibres are moisture-wicking, anti-bacterial and highly flexible, resulting in long-lasting softness and gentleness to the skin. 95% of our main range is made up of TENCEL™ Micro x Modal. The other 5% is made from elastane, which is not biodegradable or compostable. Our products must have 5% elastane to be functional and wearable; otherwise they would fall down!
The fibre is fully biodegradable under soil, freshwater and marine environments. It's an effective substitute to fossil-based synthetic fibres, that are a big part of the plastic pollution problem.
These fibres have been scientifically proven to be 2-3 times softer than cotton, making it the perfect knicker fabric.
Breathable
Cloud-soft
Sustainable
The Pulp-to-fibre Process.
TENCEL™ Modal fibres are produced by Eco Soft technology, an environmentally responsible choice offering exquisite softness to textiles. The technology uses an integrated process, from pulp to fibre, which has high recovery rates of process ingredients and generates very low emissions to air.
Uses 10–20 times less water than
conventional cotton over its lifecycle.
Introducing New Fabrics
Outside of our main range, we've launched four additional fabrics.
Soft Brushed Woven - sumptuously soft and incredibly cosy, the ultimate pyjama fabric for luxurious lounging. Naturally lightweight and breathable to keep you cool and comfy all night long. Containing LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose fibres, derived from certified or controlled wood sources. These fibres are made with at least 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic viscose.**
*Tests have been performed on LENZING™ Lyocell and Modal standard fibres and fibres are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA.
**Tests have been performed on LENZING™ Viscose standard fibres and fibres are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA.