What is Lenzing?

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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. In addition, the company is active in mechanical and plant engineering.

What is Lenzing model?

LENZING™ FR is a sustainably produced inherently flame-resistant cellulosic fiber based on the renowned Modal fibers production process. LENZING™ FR fibers meet the definition of “inherently flame retardant and resistant fibers” as specified by the European Man-made Fibers Association (CIRFS).

What is Lenzing modal made of?

beech wood pulp
Lenzing™ Modal is produced in Austria and mainly composed of beech wood pulp that is made into cellulosic (or plant-based) fibers. The raw materials, the Beech wood trees, are harvested from both natural forests and sustainably managed plantations.

Where is Lenzing?

Austria
Lenzing is a small town of approximately 5,000 residents, three kilometers north of Lake Attersee in Austria, It is located in the Upper Austrian part of the Salzkammergut.

Is Lenzing modal sustainable?

We use all valuable components offered by our sustainable and natural raw material wood. If at all possible, we process our raw materials in closed loop production cycles. Our fibers are biodegradable at the end of their life cycle.

Is Lenzing a public company?

Lenzing AG shares are publicly traded on the Prime Market, the highest quality class on the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Is Lenzing modal stretchy?

Either way, modal is revolutionizing the fashion industry with its lightweight, stretchy, and breathable nature that takes beech tree pulp and turns it into an eco-conscious, durable option for clothing and housewares.

Is Lenzing natural?

Born from nature LENZING™ fibers feel natural, because they are natural. Wood is their origin. Their destination is in products that are in tune with nature and feel-good companions for every day life.

Is Lenzing FSC certified?

Lenzing relies on responsible forestry. FSC® (FSC-C041246) and PEFC™ (PEFC/06-33-92) certifications confirm that most of the wood for fibers from Lenzing is derived from sustainable sources.

Is Lenzing modal toxic?

Lenzing has developed environmental processes for manufacturing its modal, which are not currently commercially available to others. These less-toxic technologies allow Lenzing to have high recovery rates of process ingredients, minimising emissions and conserving resources.

Is Lenzing viscose sustainable?

Luckily, Lenzing EcoVero is arguably the most sustainable viscose fiber. Canopy ranked Lenzing as one of the best performing viscose producers worldwide for its sustainable wood and pulp sourcing practices.

What is Lenzing Ecovero viscose?

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose fibers are derived from sustainable wood and pulp, coming from certified and controlled sources. These viscose fabrics are free of harmful substances and the manufacturing cycle has been optimized to drastically reduce the environmental impact compared to traditional viscose.