As 2024 draws to a close, the Lenzing denim team is taking a moment to reflect on the year. Below, two of the team members discuss the highs and lows of 2024, from successful partnerships to pricing pressures in the market. Tuncay Kilickan, head of global...
In 2020, Lenzing Group took a new step in its climate action with the introduction of its first carbon-neutral fibers under the TENCEL™ brand. Speed ahead to 2024, and the need for these fibers remains, however the sustainability communications requirements have evolved. There are more regulations...
Stretch has become a key attribute for certain denim shoppers, but achieving that flexibility typically requires non-renewable resources. One path toward making stretch more sustainably is circular systems. At Kingpins Show Amsterdam next week, Lenzing Group, Kaihara Denim and Roica by Asahi Kasei will debut their...
One area of the denim world that is attracting innovation investments is the laundry. Over time, the conventional techniques to give denim its signature look have evolved to become more efficient and eco-friendly. Denim made with Lenzing’s fibers—including TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal—responds favorably to some of...
Lenzing Group is focused on driving positive change within the industry through innovation and collaboration, developing wood-based fiber solutions and encouraging manufacturers and brands to adopt these materials. To help communicate this ethos and commitment, we are introducing a revamped brand identity for our flagship fiber...
TENCEL™ LUXE filament yarn Changing the value chain is a collaborative process. With this in mind, a new project from Austrian nonprofit RTDS Group is bringing together Lenzing as well as 13 other industry parties to develop and scale the use of lyocell filament yarns as...
Last week, the TENCEL™ Denim team was in Milan for the latest edition of Denim Première Vision. The bustling event on June 5-6 brought together visitors from across Europe, including Italy, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Denmark and more. Attendees could see almost 90 exhibitors from...
After a pandemic hiatus, the first Kingpins China Show since 2019 happened last week. Industrial partners, designers and denim lovers gathered in Hangzhou from May 23-25 for the hybrid B2B and B2C event. Over 40 industry exhibitors participated, including Lenzing. The TENCEL™ denim team presented the...
Last week, the TENCEL™ Denim team participated in Kingpins Show Amsterdam. It was a great show again with lots of inspiration and socialization for the denim community. The overall vibe was better. Along with the improvements and ideas around the sustainability topic, there have been inquiries...
As the fashion industry seeks out sustainable material options, TENCEL™ Lyocell and regenerative cotton are a perfect match. TENCEL™ fibers are made from responsibly sourced trees. Preventing harm to ancient and endangered forests and protecting biodiversity, Lenzing solely sources wood from “semi-natural forests,” including its own...
As a manufacturer of wood-based fibers, Lenzing Group feels it is our duty to support the industry in adopting and better incorporating our TENCEL™ and ECOVERO™ branded fibers into their collections. Sun Kwok In 2017, Lenzing’s Application Innovation Center in Hong Kong was established to focus on...
Denim was the original workwear. Miners in the 1800s relied on durable woven denim overalls for their work underground. Over the years, the denim industry has expanded its fiber choices beyond cotton, using wood-based fibers like TENCEL™ in jeans. Now, TENCEL™ is finding a home in...