Lenzing’s flagship textile brand, Tencel™, and RCGD Global have collaborated for third year to spotlight eco-couture at the 94th Awards®. As part of the partnership, RCGD Global and Tencel™ also unveiled the winning designs of the 2020 and 2021 Global Design Contest for the first time at a Pre-Oscars celebratory event in Los Angeles on March 25th.

This year, three custom-made gowns, made of bespoke fabrics made from TencelLyocell fibers and Tencel™ Luxe filament yarn have been featured on the red carpet of the Oscars. More information about the fabrics used in the red carpet gowns can be found in the Appendix A. .

Derived from sustainably sourced natural raw material wood, Tencel™ branded lyocell fibers are produced in a closed loop process and are fully biodegradable and compostable. Known for its natural comfort, fabrics made of Tencel™ Lyocell fibers are also gentle on skin with high tenacity and efficient moisture management. .

As a vegan sustainable alternative to silk, TencelL™ Luxe filament yarn give fabrics an exquisite sensual appeal with silky smoothness, liquid-like drape and color vibrancy. Produced using eco-responsible production processes, TENCEL™ Luxe filament yarn is also certified as biodegradable and compostable, offering a circular solution to eco-couture and luxury fashion. .

The winning designs of the 2020 and 2021 Global Design Contest, organized in partnership with RCGD Global and CLO, were unveiled publicly for the first time at a Pre-Oscars celebratory event in Los Angeles on March 25th to leading sustainable advocates. Those in attendance included Zoe Saldana, Paloma Garcia Lee and Haley Strode.