Lenzing has invested in new capacities for Tencel Luxe filament yarn which was first launched on the market just a few months ago.

Basic engineering for construction of the new facility has already been initiated.

Thanks to Tencel Luxe, Lenzing is currently positioning itself in the premium luxury market and is embedding the issue of sustainability there in combination with superior aesthetics.

The fine filament yarn is comparable to natural silk due to its airy feeling on the skin and the matte finish. It is perfectly suited for very fine fabrics made exclusively from this yarn and as a blending partner with silk, cashmere and wool.

With Tencel Luxe filaments, luxury brands realized what opportunities they would have by using this yarn made of the renewable raw material wood.

For this reason, demand was already so high that Lenzing decided to take an intermediate step to expand capacities before building a large commercial production plant.

The decision to construct a new line will serve as the basis for generating a three-fold increase in capacity compared to the previous volume. The additional capacity will be available to customers at the end of next year.

As Lenzing's flagship brand in the textile sector, Tencel will grow beyond fiber types and functional characteristics. It will become a true consumer-focused brand with a promise of something more functional and emotional.