Milliken and Lenzing partner for protective textile sustainability
June 15th, 2022
Westex: A Milliken Brand, a global manufacturer of flame-resistant and arc-rated (FR/AR) textiles, and Lenzing, supplier of wood-based specialty fibers through its brand TENCEL™, announce a new partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts within the protective apparel industry. This collaboration illustrates a long-term commitment to bring more sustainable fabric options to market and kicks off […]
Sustainable wood-based fibers
May 4th, 2022
Lenzing’s Tree Climate outdoor fabric collection features the broad range and versatility of TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers. Lenzing’s Tree Climate outdoor fabric collection features the broad range and versatility of TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers. It displays a wide variety of base, mid and outer layer fabrics offering a range of inherent performance qualities, as well […]
Lenzing announces expansion of carbon-zero TENCEL branded fibers to REFIBRA technology
September 22nd, 2021
Celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of carbon-zero TENCEL™ branded fibers, the Lenzing Group has announced the expansion of carbon-zero TENCEL branded fibers to REFIBRA™ technology to address the growing industry demand around “circular fashion” and carbon neutrality. The first carbon-zero TENCEL branded lyocell and modal fibers, which launched last year, have continued to […]
Lenzing launches TENCEL™ eShop
April 21st, 2021
The Lenzing Group’s flagship textile brand, TENCEL™, unveiled TENCEL™ eShop, the first ever e-commerce channel created by a sustainable fiber producer. The eShop bridges the divide between manufacturers and the end-consumer by curating a diverse mix of apparel and home goods made of Tencel branded fibers. The debut marks a new milestone in Lenzing’s ongoing […]
CDP honors Lenzing for environmental transparency
December 10th, 2020
The Lenzing Group has been recognized by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change and acting to protect forests. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency. This year, more than 5,800 companies were scored […]
Polyfab distributes Lenzing Profilen thread
May 6th, 2020
Lenzing Plastics has named Polyfab USA as the master distributor of the Lenzing Profilen line of PTFE sewing thread for the shade, awning and marine industries in North and South America. According to Polyfab, Profilen PTFE sewing thread is UV resistant, flame retardant, resistant to highly corrosive environments and free of heavy metals, chlorine and plasticizers. […]
NCTO member company Lenzing hosts key administration officials at plant in Alabama
January 8th, 2020
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) member Lenzing Fibers Inc. (LFI) hosted Bill Jackson, assistant U.S. trade representative for textiles in the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office; and Lloyd Wood, deputy secretary for textiles, consumers goods and materials at the U.S. Commerce Department; for a plant tour and broad discussion on the company’s commitment to […]
Lenzing launches ecological fiber
August 29th, 2016
TENCEL® fabric made from sustainable forest wood raw material has received the EU award for the most eco-friendly production process, 99.7 percent closed loop circulation in the production and use of bio-energy. The Lenzing Group, Lenzing, Austria, manufacturer of TENCEL, is taking another step toward ‘circular economy’ solutions for the textile industry with the introduction […]
Fifty years of Lenzing Modal®
September 21st, 2015
The Lenzing Group is celebrating 50 years of the production and marketing of Lenzing Modal, the Austrian company’s ecological modal fiber that is made with beech wood, a replenishable raw material. Up to 95 percent of the chemicals used in the production process are recycled. Using the Kawabata Evaluation System, measurements of the softness factor […]