A groundbreaking partnership has emerged between Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, and Kentaur, a Denmark-based innovator in workwear manufacturing. Their joint venture aims to revolutionize the workwear industry with a strong focus on circularity, durability, and functionality. The result of this collaboration is a pioneering pilot collection of chef uniforms that seamlessly integrates sustainability into every fiber.

The chef uniforms consist of 50% TENCEL branded lyocell fibers with REFIBRA technology, and 50% recycled polyester. This innovative blend significantly reduces the reliance on virgin raw materials without compromising on quality and comfort. Alexandra Steger of Lenzing AG expressed the importance of this partnership, marking a significant step towards a circular textile industry. The collection sets an example by not only utilizing recycled materials but also giving textile waste a new life.

Kentaur's Chief Commercial Officer, Christian Beirholm, emphasized their commitment to sustainability and circularity in the workwear industry. Their partnership with Lenzing, which began in 2018, has culminated in the incorporation of recycled cellulosic materials, proving that recycled content can coexist with high-performance products.

This pilot collection showcases the potential for workwear to be both durable and sustainable, with Lenzing's innovative Fiber Identification technology enhancing supply chain transparency. The collaboration underscores Lenzing and Kentaur's shared vision to accelerate the transition to a circular economy within the textile and workwear sectors.

Attendees of the A+A trade fair in October 2023 can witness Lenzing's commitment to responsible practices, as they showcase their latest portfolio, including the chef uniforms produced through this pioneering partnership with Kentaur.