The Lenzing Group has announced a new processing technique of Tencel-branded lyocell fibres that have been tailored to create stretch fabrics that enhances comfort of the wearer.
- This solution offers a fossil-free alternative that delivers exceptional stretch and recovery properties while adhering to responsible production methods.
The new technique: Lenzing’s new processing technique involves re-engineering woven fabric composed of Tencel lyocell fibres coupled with a fabric pre-treatment.
- During the wet process, these fibres undergo significant swelling in diameter, leading to increased yarn crimps in the widthwise direction.
- This translates into a fabric that can stretch with enhanced recovery and does not shrink or wrinkle easily, maintaining a smooth appearance even after home laundering
- The Tencel lyocell fibres used in the stretch fabrics are derived from controlled or certified wood sources and made from a resource-saving closed-loop production process.
- Additionally, the fibres are identifiable in end-products and traceable back to their sources, ensuring greater accountability and transparency in the supply chain.
Taking for partners: The company has extended its support at the fabric development level to mill partners.
The stretch fabrics made using new fibres meet the international standard for fabric stretch and recovery properties.
- Lenzing hopes this collaboration will enable mills and brands to unleash unlimited design possibilities while addressing the growing consumer demand for comfortable apparel produced responsibly, particularly in sectors such as sportswear, athleisure garments, loungewear, and home textiles.
What they said:
Our technical innovation unlocks the inherent potential of Tencel lyocell fibres for producing stretch fabrics that move in harmony with the body. This enhances comfort with easy-to-care properties, making it ideal for lightweight apparel. We are committed to fostering responsible production practices through innovations in the textile sector and are delighted to share this latest innovative development with our fabric mill partners.
— Rex Mok
Vice-President (Fibre Technical Marketing and Development)
Lenzing
