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Lenzing co-founds Renewable Carbon Initiative
29 September 2020 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing and polymer materials specialist Covestro are among eleven companies to launch a new initiative aimed at speeding up the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials.... read more
Lenzing to open world’s largest wood pulp plant in Brazil
2 January 2020 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing is investing in the construction of the world's largest wood pulp plant in Brazil in a move aimed at growing the company's speciality fibre business and strengthening its market position.... read more
Brands still failing to deliver on responsible viscose sourcing
20 November 2019 | Michelle Russell
A new report has found that while the issue of responsible viscose production is now firmly on the agenda of the fashion industry, there are still brands and retailers failing to deliver on responsible sourcing.... read more
DuPont and Lenzing collaborate on natural fabrics
21 October 2019 | Michelle Russell
DuPont Biomaterials and Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing have collaborated to launch a fabric collection made predominantly of fibres derived from natural materials.... read more
Lenzing partners on Tree Climate outdoor fabrics
18 October 2019 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group has teamed up with the founder of Concept III Textiles in the UK to create what is said to be the first major collection of outdoor performance fabrics to feature these fibres.... read more
Lenzing invests EUR40m to improve ecological footprint
16 October 2019 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group has committed EUR40m (US$44m) to the construction of a new air purification and sulfur recovery plant, as well as further improvement of the exhaust emission values at the site.... read more
Lenzing Tencel fibres use more recycled raw material
15 October 2019 | Michelle Russell
Lenzing Group’s Tencel Lyocell fibres with Refibra technology can now feature up to 30% pulp made from upcycled cotton scraps collected from the garment manufacturing process.... read more
DuPont's Sorona joins Bluesign standard
24 July 2018 | Michelle Russell
DuPont Industrial Biosciences has joined the Bluesign standard for environmentally-friendly textile products for its bio-based, high-performance polymer Sorona.... read more
Lenzing invests EUR100m in sustainable technology
16 July 2018 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group is expanding its environmental commitment with an investment of over EUR100m (US$117.1m) in new manufacturing technologies and production facilities until 2022.... read more
Denim industry hits Amsterdam for Kingpins show
19 April 2018 | Michelle Russell
The Kingpins sourcing show kicked off in Amsterdam this week, with some of the world's most innovative denim mills, trim providers, wash houses and manufacturers taking part in two days of exhibitions, workshops and seminars.... read more
Investment to meet growing demand for biomaterials
9 March 2018 | Michelle Russell
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, a joint venture between chemical giant DuPont and ingredients maker Tate & Lyle to replace petrochemicals in the making of apparel and textile fibres, is expanding its Tennessee manufacturing facility to increase production of bio-based 1,3-propanediol.... read more
Lenzing develops fibre from cotton and wood scraps
8 February 2017 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has developed a new fibre based on cotton scraps and wood as part of its efforts to drive circular economy in the textile industry.... read more
Wolford develops Cradle-to-Cradle recyclable lingerie line
6 February 2017 | Michelle Russell
Austrian hosiery business Wolford AG is to create a completely recyclable lingerie product line as part of a collaboration with some of the industry's leading smart textile firms.... read more
Apparel Sourcing USA returns to New York in January
16 December 2016 | Michelle Russell
The Apparel Sourcing USA trade show will feature representives from eight global sourcing destinations – as well as India, Hong Kong and Taiwan – when it returns to New York in January, covering finished apparel, contract manufacturing and private label suppliers.... read more
Lenzing invests $293m in new US Tencel fibre plant
14 December 2016 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing is to build a state-of-the-art Tencel fibre plant in the US as part of its strategy to increase its share of speciality fibres as a percentage of revenue. ... read more
SAC and Lenzing join life cycle assessment tool
6 October 2016 | Michelle Russell
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and Austrian fibre company Lenzing are joining a database project to measure the environmental impact of materials used in apparel and footwear supply chains.... read more
Inditex and Lenzing close the loop on textile waste
20 July 2016 | Michelle Russell
Inditex has signed an exclusive agreement with cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing to manufacture premium raw materials from textile waste as part of the Spanish fashion giant's commitment to the circular economy.... read more
Lenzing innovates with 4S stretch denim collection
20 April 2016 | Michelle Russell
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing has developed a denim collection that it says emphasises the softness and stretch elements of the fabric, and highlights the investment and scientific research currently taking place in the denim supply chain.... read more
Sustainable fibres, finishes, printing and processes at ITMA
30 November 2015 | Michelle Russell
Some of the most exciting developments on show at this month's ITMA international textile and garment machinery exhibition had a sustainability edge, from using fewer resources to reducing waste and speeding up processes. Here, we take a look at a few of the innovations launched.... read more
Textile science firm DuPont to consolidate HQ
5 January 2015 | Michelle Russell
Science-based products giant DuPont is consolidating its corporate headquarters following a review of separation of assets and real estate, which saw the spin off of its performance chemicals business.... read more
Lenzing eyes second 'jumbo' Tencel plant
12 December 2014 | Michelle Russell
Lenzing Group says it will construct an additional 'jumbo' Tencel production plant if demand for the fibre continues, as it highlighted the success of the first six months of production at its Austria plant.... read more
INTERVIEW: Levi Strauss refocuses on "profit through principle"
8 December 2014 | Michelle Russell
Levi Strauss & Co is returning to its roots. The denim stalwart, which has been battling sluggish traffic trends, international challenges and a revolution in activewear, is looking to re-establish leadership in its sector. A touch of nostalgia, plenty of innovation, adjustments in sourcing strategy, and global expansion are all part of the plan. just-style talks with Seth Ellison, the group's president for Europe.... read more
DuPont develops stretchable electronic ink materials
5 December 2014 | Michelle Russell
DuPont Microcircuit Materials has developed a line of stretchable electronic ink materials for use in smart clothing applications and other wearable electronics.... read more
Invista and Lenzing collaborate on denim fibre
21 November 2014 | Michelle Russell
US fibre maker Invista and Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group have collaborated for a second time on a denim project.... read more
Lenzing COO Weninger to step down
26 September 2014 | Michelle Russell
Friedrich Weninger, the chief operating officer of Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group has announced his intention to step down.... read more
AUSTRIA: Lenzing cost cutting fails to stem H1 declines
21 August 2014 | Michelle Russell
Cellulose fibre producer Lenzing Group has said its cost reduction programme initiated last year was only partly able to offset a decline in sales and earnings in its first-half.... read more
AUSTRIA: World's largest Tencel plant begins production
5 August 2014 | Michelle Russell
Cellulose fibre producer Lenzing Group has initiated production of what it claims is the world's largest Tencel production plant.... read more
AUSTRIA: Tencel receives Ecocert certification
10 March 2014 | Michelle Russell
Fibre business Lenzing Group has revealed that its Tencel fibres are now certified with the Ecocert eco-friendly logo.... read more
AUSTRIA: Lenzing gets funding for Tencel development
5 February 2014 | Michelle Russell
Fibre firm Lenzing has received EUR100m (US$135.3m) in funding from the European Investment Bank for the development of its Tencel fibre production.... read more
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