What is LENZING made from?
What is LENZING made from?
Lenzing fibers are made of cellulose, the core component of all plants on earth. Our source material wood is perfectly renewable: Trees regrow. Ultimately, plants convert sunlight, water and atmospheric CO2 into cellulose, from which aesthetic, emotional and highly functional products are made.
Is LENZING eco friendly?
Using resources: Lenzing and the Circular Economy 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. Nature returns to nature.
What is LENZING?
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 Fibres does LENZING produce?
The patented nonwoven web formation process – Lenzing holds more than 25 patent applications – starts with dissolving wood pulp and produces a directly formed cellulosic nonwoven fabric made of 100 percent continuous lyocell filament.
Is Lenzing modal breathable?
Modal is often confused with Lyocell given their similarities and Lenzing makes both. Modal is slightly softer and more delicate but both are comfortable, breathable and absorb moisture.
Is Lenzing fabric breathable?
Super-soft viscose by LenzingTM EcoVeroTM is a real indulgence for the skin. This flowing, lightweight, casually falling material is breathable and has a cooling effect. The fine, even structure of the fibres makes for a smooth, soft fabric that is pleasant on the skin.
How do you clean Lenzing?
You can place Lenzing EcoVero fabrics in the washing machine but with a temperature lower than 40 degrees Celcius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Don’t use any chlorine-based or strong detergent and use a gentle cycle to avoid high spin speeds. Make sure the washing speed doesn’t exceed 600 revolutions per minute.
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.
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 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 modal better than polyester?
Modal is biodegradable, softer, more absorbent, breathable, and stretchier. However, polyester is more durable and readily available. Read on as we explore the various aspects of modal vs. polyester.