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Lenzing

Material Name:
Tencel™
Biomimicry:
Silk, Wool, Fur, Down
Main Input:
Plant-derived
Founded:
1938
HQ:
Austria
TRL:
5
About the Company
The Lenzing Group is an international group with its headquarters in Lenzing, Austria, and production sites in all major markets. Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers, and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry - in clothing, home textiles, and technical textiles - as well as in the nonwovens industry. The two of their brands MII have been categorized as next-gen materials: TENCEL™ and ECOVERO™.
Material
TENCEL™ is Lenzing’s flagship brand for textiles and their fibers can be blended with many other types to enhance performance and aesthetics according to the chosen application. TencelTM Lyocell fibers are extracted from sustainably grown trees using a proprietary closed-loop system. The soft, smooth, and silk-like cellulose fibers are utilized as replacements for wool, silk, down, and other materials.
Technology
Tencel Lyocell fibers are extracted from sustainably grown trees using a proprietary closed-loop system.
Applications
Many applications in fashion and home goods.
Brand Partnerships
Allbirds, Guess, H&M, Jacaranda Carpets & Rugs, UGG.

Marlee Matlin's black dress made with Tencel by Vivienne Westwood.

Jacaranda's carpet and rug made with Tencel™.
