The stylish but minimal 'Francesca' dress is made of 72% Tencel™ Lyocell. It's a relaxed sleeveless dress with V-neck and gathered elasticated sides. The material is very soft to touch and has the luxury feel of silk but is a great ethical vegan alternative. This easy to wear dress can be dressed up or down and worn on own its own or layered with long sleeves in cooler months.
Why Choose Tencel? Tencel® is the brand name for Lyocell which is a cellulosic fabric made from wood pulp. It is produced in a closed-loop system, which means that 99% of the solvent as well as water is re-used. It is obtained from trees that are grown on farms, eliminating the risk of deforestation. 99% of the wood comes from FSC and PEFC certified and sustainably managed forests. FSC and PEFC are non-profit, independent organisations working towards a long-term sustainable and viable use of the world’s forests. More than 50% of the wood is from Austrian and other European forests. To extract the fibre from the wood, a biodegradable chemical is used, resulting in a viscous cellulose pulp. To convert into long fibres, the mass must be pressed through a large nozzle. Then, the fibres are dried, washed, spun into threads, and lastly woven into a textile material.
About the brand
Established in 2009 by Javier Goyeneche, ECOALF focuses on using recycled and reclaimed materials to create high-quality clothing, footwear, and accessories. They became the first fashion company from Spain to receive a certificate as a B Corporation. The B - CORP certificate identifies that the company meets the highest standard of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and the purpose the company was built for.
