TENCEL™ lyocell: the plant-based sister of silk that reinvents our nights

Some materials mark a turning point.
Not because they are new.
But because they finally reconcile softness, durability, and elegance.

At CÉTOILE, we have long sought a material capable of conversing with silk, without imitating it, without opposing it — but by extending it.

We found it.
It’s called TENCEL™ Lyocell.
And it's the one we've chosen for our future bed linen.

A soft material… from plants

TENCEL™ Lyocell is a textile fiber created from certified wood pulp (mainly eucalyptus, beech, or pine), transformed using a clean, circular, and responsible process.

Developed in Austria, this textile innovation is part of a quest for performance, care, and durability.

But beyond its manufacturing, what struck us was its feel.

From the very first tests, one thing was clear:
a silky freshness, an enveloping density, a breathable material.

Not an imitation. A unique sensation.

A plant-based silk, as we like to call it.

Why CÉTOILE chose TENCEL™

We wanted a material capable of conveying our vision of conscious luxury.

A material that is…

• soft on the skin
• fluid yet structured,
• elegant without artifice,
• responsible in its impact.

And TENCEL™ Lyocell meets all these requirements:

• Durable: sourced from FSC® certified forests, produced in a closed-loop system
• Breathable & thermoregulating: cool in summer, comfortable in winter
  
• Naturally hygienic: limits bacterial growth, ideal for bed linen
  
• 🛏️ Aesthetically elegant: fluid drape, dense feel, slightly satiny finish

Natural silk & plant-based silk: a founding duo

CÉTOILE is now based on a balance:
that between animal silk, living, sensual —
and plant-based silk, soft, durable, accessible.

Two materials. Two languages.
One single requirement:
the invisible care given to every detail.

Conclusion

This choice is not just a matter of sensation.

We chose TENCEL ™ for everything it embodies:

• the search for a fairer textile,

• the desire to innovate without sacrificing elegance,

• and the conviction that well-being begins with the materials that surround us.

At CÉTOILE, we believe in materials that make sense.
And TENCEL™ is fully part of that.