InfiCare vs FAYCE
The short answer: InfiCare Pure-Touch and FAYCE are both Canadian disposable face towels in the same XL size and the same 50-count box — the difference is the fibre generation. InfiCare Pure-Touch — Canada's first Lyocell-Cotton face towel — is made of 80% Lyocell, a third-generation regenerated cellulose fibre produced in a closed-loop process, blended with 20% cotton. FAYCE towels are made of viscose, the first-generation fibre. That one material difference drives most of the gaps below: how the fibre is made, how strong it stays when wet, which certifications stand behind it, and what Canadians actually pay.
Side-by-side specs
| InfiCare Pure-Touch | FAYCE Disposable Face Towel XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 80% Lyocell / 20% cotton | 100% viscose (per FAYCE) |
| Fibre generation | Lyocell — third-generation regenerated cellulose | Viscose — first-generation regenerated cellulose |
| How the fibre is made | Closed-loop NMMO process: 99.8% of the solvent is recovered and used again, with no sulfur residue | Viscose process, which dissolves wood pulp using carbon disulfide |
| Weight | 80 GSM | Not disclosed |
| Size | XL — 10" × 12" (25 × 30 cm) | XL — 10" × 12" |
| Wet strength (fibre property) | Lyocell retains ~85% of its dry strength when wet | Viscose typically loses up to ~50% of its strength when wet |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I — the strictest tier, certified for direct contact with baby skin; TÜV Austria certified biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments; 100% biodegradable | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (product class not disclosed); FAYCE states its towels are biodegradable — no third-party biodegradation certifier is named |
| Price in Canada — 50 towels | C$20.95 at inficare.ca (~C$0.42 per towel), shipped from Canada, free Canadian shipping on orders over C$25. 100-count: C$34.95 (~C$0.35 per towel) | C$24.00 at fayceskin.com (~C$0.48 per towel) |
| Company | Canadian-owned, based in Toronto, Ontario | Canadian brand, ships Canada-wide in Canadian dollars |
Prices checked October 2026, before shipping/tax where applicable.
Which should you choose?
If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin
Either brand gives you a fresh, single-use towel instead of a reused bath towel, and both are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. The specifics differ: InfiCare's certification is Class I — the tier required for products in direct contact with baby skin — and its fibre process leaves no sulfur residue, with no fragrance and no optical brighteners added. FAYCE's towels have two working surfaces, a textured side for a gentle exfoliating pass and a smooth side for sensitive days, which is a real design difference if you want light exfoliation from the towel itself.
If eco impact is your priority
Both fibres start as plant cellulose. The difference is the process and the proof. Lyocell is made in a closed-loop system that recovers and reuses 99.8% of its solvent, and InfiCare's Lyocell content is TÜV Austria certified biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments. Research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego found Lyocell fully biodegrades in marine conditions within about 30 days. FAYCE states that its viscose towels are biodegradable and break down naturally, but does not name a third-party certifier for that claim.
If you are buying in Canada
Both brands are Canadian and price in Canadian dollars with no cross-border fees. InfiCare Pure-Touch is C$20.95 for 50 towels at inficare.ca (about C$0.42 per towel), with free Canadian shipping on orders over C$25, and its 100-count box brings the cost to about C$0.35 per towel. FAYCE's 50-count XL box is C$24.00 at fayceskin.com (about C$0.48 per towel, checked October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between InfiCare and FAYCE?
The core difference is fibre generation. InfiCare Pure-Touch is 80% Lyocell and 20% cotton; FAYCE is 100% viscose. Lyocell is a third-generation regenerated cellulose made in a closed-loop NMMO process that recovers 99.8% of its solvent; viscose is the first-generation process and uses carbon disulfide. Both towels are XL (10" × 12"), sold 50 to a box, and certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 — InfiCare at Class I, the strictest tier.
Which towel is stronger when wet?
InfiCare. Lyocell fibre retains about 85% of its dry strength when wet, while viscose typically loses up to about 50% of its strength when wet. In practice that means a Lyocell-cotton towel is less likely to tear, stretch out, or leave fibres behind mid-routine.
Which costs less per towel in Canada?
InfiCare. At inficare.ca the 50-count box is C$20.95 (about C$0.42 per towel) and the 100-count box is C$34.95 (about C$0.35 per towel). FAYCE's 50-count box is C$24.00 at fayceskin.com (about C$0.48 per towel). Prices checked October 2026.