Lenzing unveils resource-saving technique for Tencel
19/07/2023
It said the approach will significantly reduce environmental impact and is ideal for use on pre-treated fabrics and yarns made with Tencel Lyocell fibres.
In traditional dyeing, multiple washes might be required to achieve a designated shade, but with the new approach, only one round of dyeing is required, reducing water, energy and chemical usage.
Rex Mok, vice-president of fibre technical marketing and development at Lenzing, said: “As consumers become more conscious of the environmental footprint of their purchases, designers and manufacturers are seeking innovative ways to ensure that the materials and production processes deployed have a low environmental impact, while expanding design possibilities.
“Our new approach can create wash-down aesthetics or vintage looks on any knit fabric without water-intensive bleaching processes. By overcoming the limitations of traditional dyeing, our new approach is a resource-efficient alternative that helps translate into greater sustainability and more competitive operational costs for fabric mills.”
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