Specialty fibre manufacturer Lenzing Group and leather alternative expert Recyc Leather will together produce a new product that fuses lyocell fibres with recycled leather fibres for high-end fashion applications.
- The new product—-called Pélinova—will be produced from Tencel lyocell fibres.
- The next-generation material will be brought to the market as an alternative to genuine leather materials, starting with Danish brand Ganni’s Slouchy Boots launching early this year.
THE NEW MATERIAL: Recyc Leather’s Pélinova is created through a unique, transparent process which involves collecting pre-consumer recycled leather and then hydro-jetting the leather fibres into the Tencel Lyocell fibres, a standout material within the Tencel brand portfolio that is produced from a resource-saving, closed-loop production process.
- Tencel Lyocell fibres are also unfavourable to odour-causing bacteria.
- The combined efforts between Lenzing and Recyc Leather have resulted in this new material which is supple, flexible and durable, with a low environmental impact utilising 70% less water than traditional methods and reducing CO2 emissions.
- Recyc Leather is now exploring the possibility of expanding the fabric application to other leather goods spanning home textiles, furniture, automobile interiors and the luxury segment.
SHOWCASING IT: Lenzing will be joined by Recyc Leather and Ganni at Première Vision Paris (PV Paris, February 6–8) at a panel discussion to share their collaborative experiences as a prime example of how companies can unite to create high-end fashion using responsibly produced recycled materials.
WHAT THEY SAID:
Since our establishment in 2017, we have recycled 100 tonnes of leather from landfill, earning recognition from European authorities and positive responses from brands. “Our partnership with Lenzing and GANNI demonstrates Pélinova®’s potential as a truly sustainable alternative to traditional leather, inspiring us to continue to broaden the application of Pélinova® in shaping the future of the leather industry.”
— Olivier Grammont
Co-founder
Recyc Leather
With the use of responsibly produced Tencel Lyocell fibres in Pélinova, we are not only creating a unique alternative for leather applications in footwear that brings long-lasting comfort, but also demonstrating the versatility of fibre applications. We are confident that the new collection will stand out within the industry and catch the eye of consumers.
— Florian Heubrandner
Executive Vice-President (Global Textiles Business)
Lenzing AG
Collaborating and experimenting with partners like Tencel and Recyc Leather on new fabric innovations to develop alternatives to materials as we know them today, is crucial to reaching ambitious carbon reduction goals like Ganni’s. Ganni has partnered with Lenzing for years gone by, using various of their materials in Ganni fabrications. Lenzing continues to be among the perfect partner when it comes to finding preferred materials which have a proven lower environmental impact.
— Lauren Bartley
Chief Sustainability Officer
Ganni
