Lenzing has entered Indian footwear with the botanic shoe. The launch of botanic shoe comes at a time when India has committed to ending the use of single-use plastic. Tencel fiber and the material construction to create the shoe require no special care, making it all season friendly. The shoe has a healthy mix of performance, sustainability and versatility. It has a strong presence of Tencel features such as sustainability (raw material wood from responsibly managed forestry, environmentally friendly production processes, compostability), comfort (breathability, smooth to the skin) and performance (moisture management, reduced bacteria growth). Tencel for footwear is conceptualized using source ingredients from nature.

Lenzing is looking at partnering footwear brands in India that are looking for sustainable solutions with strong performance features. The possibilities range from the textile fiber in the upper material, as a filling material or a nonwovens fleece in the inner sole through to Lenzing Lyocell powder in the outer sole or the padding. Likewise, shoelaces and the supporting material for zippers are possible. The more shoe components are made of Tencel Lyocell/modal fibers, the closer is it possible to get to the vision of a bio-degradable shoe.

Globally, Lenzing has partnered with brands such as UGG, Converse, Native, Gant, TOMS, Allbirds, Alceste, Veja, H&M, Soludos and Leguano for sustainable footwear.