The partnership combines Lenzing’s wood-based TENCEL Lyocell - A100 fibres with OceanSafe’s high-performance, biodegradable in the ocean co-polyester, naNea.
The duo believe this collaboration will provide an alternative that balances durability, function and environmental responsibility.
The fabric is said to offer comfort and functionality with TENCEL Lyocell - A100 fibres providing natural softness, effective moisture control, and resistance to odour-causing bacteria, while the naNea co-polyester adds endurance, tear strength and quick-dry capabilities.
Lenzing and OceanSafe have introduced a sportswear capsule collection of performance wear and athleisure clothing to showcase the yarn’s versatility and performance.
The capsule sportswear collection features women’s yoga wear, men’s athleisure T-shirts and fleece jackets.
The companies plan to use the capsule collection to target manufacturers and brands looking to transition to circular, biodegradable, fibre materials that align with their values and reduce reliance on conventional polyester.
Beyond apparel, the companies assert that its potential applications include footwear, home textiles, bags, and technical textile applications.
OceanSafe CMO Matthias Fuchs said: “In developing this new yarn, we made sure that it isn’t just environmentally responsible, but also improved performance, functionality and durability.
"We believe making responsible choices should feel like an upgrade, not a compromise. This yarn provides brands with a scalable, plug-and-play solution that supports their environmental commitments while enhancing garment performance.”
Lenzing Group's head of global technical business development Nicole Schram added: “Creating this collection was truly a joint effort that brought together experts from across the entire industry.
“We had Tearfil working their magic with yarn development, Impetus bringing their know-how for amazing knits and seamless fabrics, Kingwhale perfecting the fleece that feels so good against your skin and G-LOFT Premium Insulation contributing with their filling technology for jackets. This collection is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change and scaling innovative solutions.”
