EQS-News: Lenzing AG: Together with partners, Lenzing succeeds in reaching a milestone in the development of a circular-based fashion collection
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Lenzing AG: Together with partners, Lenzing succeeds in reaching a
milestone in the development of a circular-based fashion collection
14.02.2023 / 09:07 CET/CEST
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Together with partners, Lenzing succeeds in reaching a milestone in the
development of a circular-based fashion collection
• Lenzing, Södra and Portuguese fabric manufacturer Riopele advance
circularity together
• World-renowned fashion label Filippa K will present the revolutionary
recycled material in its Spring/Summer 2024 collection
Lenzing/Växjö/Pousada de Saramagos/Stockholm – The Lenzing Group, the
world’s leading supplier of specialty fibers, and Sweden’s leading pulp
producer Södra have reached the next major milestone in their strategic
partnership to promote circularity in fashion. Together with Portuguese
fabric manufacturer Riopele, the two companies are developing textiles
made from recycled and sustainably produced materials for a spring/summer
collection by fashion brand Filippa K, which will be presented to the
fashion world this autumn.
It is the first fashion collection worldwide to contain TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™
lyocell fibers based on the further developed OnceMore^® brand pulp.
OnceMore^® pulp, which was jointly developed further by Lenzing and Södra,
is the world’s first process for large-scale recycling of textile waste
from blended fabrics. Using the innovative REFIBRA™ technology, Lenzing
produces lyocell fibers from it in a closed-loop manufacturing process.
With Riopele’s expertise in yarn and fabric production, the sustainably
produced pilot fibers are subsequently turned into fashionable fabrics
that Filippa K uses in the collection.
“One company alone can’t solve the pressing issue of textile waste. It is
proactive partnerships like this that enable us to move forward and bring
about real systemic change,” said Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief Commercial
Officer Fiber of the Lenzing Group. “We’re working hard to make our
industries even more sustainable and to drive the transformation of the
textile business model from linear to circular. Further efforts from the
entire industry are needed for this transformation to take place,” van de
Kerkhof said.
“We are so excited to be the first brand developing products in the new
textile based on OnceMore^® pulp using Lenzing’s REFIBRA™ technology,
supported by Riopele’s creative expertise in yarn and fabric production.
We are not in this alone – collaboration is an essential step in
sustainable transformation of the industry. It’s important to us at
Filippa K to join forces with like-minded partners who are innovators in
their own fields,” said Jodi Everding, Vice President of Sustainability at
Filippa K.
Lenzing and Södra – a long-standing partnership for systemic change
Lenzing and Södra have been joining forces in textile recycling since
2021, making a decisive contribution to promoting the circular economy in
the fashion industry. As part of the cooperation, the companies intend to
share their knowledge with each other and jointly develop processes to
enable broader use of cellulosic used textiles on a commercial scale.The
jointly developed pulp OnceMore^® will subsequently also be used as a raw
material for the production of Lenzing’s TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ branded
specialty fibers. The goal is to be able to process 25,000 tons of textile
waste per year by 2025.
In line with its circular economy vision “We give waste a new life. Every
day”, Lenzing drives the industry towards a fully-fledged circular economy
by striving to give waste a new life in all aspects of its core business
and by co-developing circular solutions together with potential partners
in and outside the current value chain. Lenzing has extensive knowledge in
developing cutting-edge innovations in recycling such as its REFIBRA™ and
Eco Cycle technologies. Besides virgin dissolving wood pulp, these
technologies allow the processing of a substantial proportion of recycled
materials based on pre-consumer cottons scraps and post-consumer garments.
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Werkstraße 2, 4860 Lenzing, Austria Austria
Phone +43 7672 701 2743 Phone +43 7672 701 2871
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About the Lenzing Group
The Lenzing Group stands for ecologically responsible production of
specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. As an
innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven
manufacturers and drives many new technological developments.
The Lenzing Group’s high-quality fibers form the basis for a variety of
textile applications ranging from elegant clothing to versatile denims and
high-performance sports clothing. Due to their consistent high quality,
their biodegradability and compostability Lenzing fibers are also highly
suitable for hygiene products and agricultural applications.
The business model of the Lenzing Group goes far beyond that of a
traditional fiber producer. Together with its customers and partners,
Lenzing develops innovative products along the value chain, creating added
value for consumers. The Lenzing Group strives for the efficient
utilization and processing of all raw materials and offers solutions to
help redirect the textile sector towards a closed-loop economy. In order
to reduce the speed of global warming and to accomplish the targets of the
Paris Climate Agreement and the “Green Deal” of the EU Commission, Lenzing
has a clear vision: namely to make a zero-carbon future come true.
Key Facts & Figures Lenzing Group 2021
Revenue: EUR 2.19 bn
Nominal capacity: 1,145,000 tonnes
Number of employees (headcount): 7,958
TENCEL™, VEOCEL™, LENZING™, REFIBRA™, ECOVERO™, LENZING MODAL™, LENZING
VISCOSE™, MICROMODAL™ and PROMODAL™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.
About Filippa K
Swedish fashion house Filippa K has pioneered Scandinavian minimalism
since 1993, with an effortlessly sensual approach that stands the test of
time. Offering a complete wardrobe of refined essentials, the collections
balance style and functionality to meet the real needs of everyday life.
Filippa K’s mindful design approach revolves around three sustainability
pillars – circularity, traceability and impact reduction – which are
enabled by its partnerships and scalability efforts.
About Södra
Södra was founded in 1938 on the idea that we are stronger together. We
are now the largest forest-owner association in Sweden, with 51,000 family
forest owners as members. Together, Södra’s members own a world-leading
industry that processes forest raw material into renewable products such
as pulp, timber, building systems, liquid bioproducts and energy. Rooted
in the forest, we grow the future.
About Riopele
Founded in 1927, Riopele is one of the oldest textile manufacturers in
Portugal and an international reference in the creation and production of
fabrics in fashion. Incorporating sustainable practices across the entire
business, Riopele invests in the production of high-quality fabrics, based
on natural, synthetic, artificial and recycled fibres. As a leading
textile manufacturer, Riopele integrates the areas of R&D, Spinning,
Dyeing, Twisting, Weaving and Finishing, offering a vertical production
system that can meet the current demands of the fast-paced fashion
industry.
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Language: English
Company: Lenzing AG
4860 Lenzing
Austria
Phone: +43 7672-701-0
Fax: +43 7672-96301
E-mail: office@lenzing.com
Internet: www.lenzing.com
ISIN: AT0000644505
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EQS News ID: 1558773
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