Austrian company Lenzing AG, whose main business is textile and non-wovens cellulose fibers, has launched a new Tencel fiber made from cotton waste fabrics to drive circular economy solutions in the textile industry.
The new generation of lyocell fibers will be the most ecological wood-based fiber on the planet that would combine cotton waste recycling with Lenzing’s pioneering closed-loop Tencel production on a commercial scale. The company is pushing new frontiers in ecological innovation and circular economy.
Earlier, the company achieved another milestone in its innovation heritage in the textile industry by developing a Tencel fiber based on cotton fabric waste. Lenzing is the first manufacturer worldwide to offer such cellulose fibers incorporating recycled materials on a commercial scale.
Tencel, already a success in the market as an eco-friendly fiber is now achieving another key milestone by creating the most sustainable fiber. Tencel from cotton waste fabrics will further build Lenzing's reputation as a leader in the field of environmental technology and will push new solutions in the textile industry towards circular economy by recycling waste.
The company has already been awarded the EU award for the most eco-friendly production process based on 99.7% closed loop circulation in the production and use of bio-energy. The renewable raw material of wood from sustainable forestry is another key advantage in terms of sustainability for Tencel.
