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Lenzing forces reformation of the textile value chain
31.07.2024 / 09:36 CET/CEST
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Lenzing forces reformation of the textile value chain
• CELLFIL project brings together 15 strong partners from research and
industry
• EU co-financed CELLFIL project with 6.9 million euros in EU funding
• Lenzing's sustainable, bio-based lyocell filaments promote the
transformation of the textile value chain
Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose
fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, is working with the
non-profit organisation RTDS Group and 13 other partners from research and
industry to promote the scaling of lyocell filaments as part of the
CELLFIL project. Co-funded by the EU with EUR 6.9 million, the project
aims to drive the reformation of the textile industry towards greater
sustainability and a circular economy.
Joint research work reforms textile value chain
The Austrian organisation RTDS has launched the CELLFIL project with great
vision. In close cooperation with Lenzing Group, which is at the technical
helm of the project, CELLFIL aims to reform the textile industry. The
centrepiece of the project is the sustainable and robust production of
lyocell filaments. By optimising the entire fabric production process and
its intermediate processing steps, the aim is to replace synthetic fibers
with environmentally friendly lyocell filaments in recyclable end
applications. This approach aims to develop and utilise alternative raw
material sources for textiles. The realisation of these goals is crucial
for scaling up lyocell filament production and promoting a circular
economy that represents an environmentally friendly alternative to the
currently dominant fossil-based synthetic filaments. Lenzing is thus once
again sending a strong signal in favour of sustainability and innovation
in the textile industry.
CELLFIL is part of the renowned EU research and innovation program Horizon
Europe and is supported by 15 partners from eight different countries. An
impressive EUR 6.9 million from the European Union's Horizon Europe
program has been made available for the implementation of this initiative.
The European Commission has presented a visionary roadmap for the future
of textiles, aiming for a circular economy in which all textiles on the EU
market are durable, repairable and recyclable. This underlines Europe's
commitment to sustainable innovation and a greener future in the textile
sector.
“We are still in the industrial start-up phase for lyocell filaments. Many
aspects, such as the availability of lyocell filaments in the supply chain
and technological adjustments for the processing of cellulose yarns, need
to be addressed in order to change the capacities of the textile industry,
which is currently more suited to polyester filaments,” says Markus
Pichler, Head of Lyocell Filament Development at the Lenzing Group.
“We are proud to be working with key industry and academic partners to
advance bio-based lyocell filaments and promote a more sustainable and
circular textile industry through this innovation project,” emphasizes
Stephen Webb, project coordinator and CEO of the RTDS Group.
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About the Lenzing Group
The Lenzing Group stands for eco-responsible production of specialty
fibers based on cellulose and recycled material. As an innovation leader,
Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and
drives many new technological developments. The Lenzing Group’s
high-quality fibers form the basis for a variety of textile applications
ranging from functional, comfortable and fashionable clothing to durable
and sustainable home textiles. Due to their special properties and their
botanical origin, the TÜV certified biodegradable and compostable Lenzing
fibers are also highly suitable for everyday hygiene products.
The business model of the Lenzing Group goes far beyond that of a
traditional fiber producer. Together with its customers and partners,
Lenzing develops innovative products along the value chain, creating added
value for consumers. The Lenzing Group strives for the efficient
utilization and processing of all raw materials and offers solutions to
help transform the textile industry from the current linear economic
system towards a circular economy. In order to reduce the speed of global
warming and thus also support the targets of the Paris Agreement and the
EU Commission’s “Green Deal”, Lenzing has developed a clear science-based
climate action plan that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 2030 and a net-zero goal (scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050.
Key Facts & Figures Lenzing Group 2023
Revenue: EUR 2.52 bn
Nominal capacity: 1,110,000 tonnes
Employees (FTE): 7,917
TENCEL™, LENZING™ ECOVERO™, VEOCEL™, LENZING™ and REFIBRA™ are trademarks
of Lenzing AG.
About CELLFIL
The CELLFIL project, led by the RTDS Group with technical coordination by
Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the
textile and nonwoven industries, involves a consortium of key industry and
academic partners. These partners include Aalto University, adidas,
Continental, Filati Poland, Heberlein AG, Hochschule Niederrhein,
Nordfels, Maglificio Ripa SRL, Martur Fompak International, Orange Fiber,
Quantis, Ratti Luino S.r.l., and Riga Technical University. This ambitious
initiative secured 6.9 million euro from the European Union’s Horizon
Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number
101135042.
Disclaimer
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however
those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the
European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither
the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible
for them. Grant agreement ID: 101135042
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Company: Lenzing AG
4860 Lenzing
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Phone: +43 7672-701-0
Fax: +43 7672-96301
E-mail: office@lenzing.com
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