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Austrian firm Lenzing expands fibre ID technology to Tencel brand

22 Jun '21
3 min read
Pic: Lenzing Group
Pic: Lenzing Group

Lenzing Group, an Austrian leading provider of sustainably produced specialty fibres for global textile and nonwoven industries, has announced the extension of its fibre identification technology to Tencel branded lyocell and modal fibres, solidifying its commitment to providing supply chain transparency along the entire textile production process.
 
The successful launch and feedback from the industry on the system used for Lenzing Ecovero branded fibres, as well as the growing number of wood-based cellulosic manufacturers, encouraged Lenzing to further expand the technology for the Tencel brand to ensure traceability of its products, according to the company.
 
Lenzing’s fibre identification technology provides physical identification of fibre origin at different stages of textile products such as the fabric and garment level, Lenzing added. This enables full traceability of the fibre, protects from counterfeiting and provides assurance to brands and retailers that their products are made from Tencel branded lyocell and modal fibres.
 
Lenzing said that the fibre identification will be a vital part of the fabric certification process within Lenzing e-branding service. As of November 2021, all fabrics will be tested for fibre identification, enhancing the security of Lenzing’s online services and testing facilities and increasing transparency and security between value chain partners. By the first half of 2022, additional services for brands and retailers will be integrated onto Lenzing E-branding Service.
 
“As the awareness of sustainability grows, we see the need to continuously improve transparency and traceability of our products, so as to make sure our brand credentials are well protected and trusted by industry stakeholders and consumers,” Florian Heubrandner, vice president global textiles business at Lenzing AG, said in a press release. “By extending the Tencel brand’s effort on supply chain transparency with our fibre identification technology, we hope to enable the textile industry to become more sustainable, as well as ensure our brand partners have the credibility to communicate their sustainability efforts and combat greenwashing.”
 
“As a result of the push for sustainability in the fashion industry, more brands are looking to commit to sourcing cellulosic fibres from eco-conscious producers with stringent wood sourcing policies and industry-recognised production guidelines in terms of ecological and social impact. Using Lenzing’s fibre identification technology and being able to track fibres throughout the process, provides consumers with an assurance that the clothing and home textile products they buy are made of sustainable Tencel branded fibres,” the company added.
 
The combination of both physical and digital traceability allows brands to easily verify the materials used in their products – this will become a key driver in the textile and fashion industry. Through Lenzing’s partnership with TextileGenesis to launch a blockchain-enabled supply chain traceability platform, in addition to its innovative e-branding service, Lenzing has been at the forefront of digital traceability and has been creating an unprecedented level of traceability.
 
“Over the next few years, branded fibre products will employ fibre identification technology on a broader level, and, in time, it will be possible to real time track and trace materials through the supply chains. We hope that our success can provide the industry with an example of how innovation empowers sustainability and help to shift perception towards proven sustainable solutions,” Heubrandner said.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JL)

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