The Lenzing Group is expanding its sustainable offering for the denim industry with the introduction of matte Tencel™ branded lyocell fibers. The new fiber type is specially designed to scatter light and permanently diminish sheen in denim applications, further enabling versatility of indigo-dyed denim fabrics.
The introduction of matte Tencel™ Lyocell fibers increases versatility in denim designs whilst reducing the ecological footprint of the resulting fabric and garment. Made with a resource efficient closed-loop production process, the new fiber type maintains all the comfort benefits of standard TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers to bring next-to-skin smoothness while giving dark indigo dye fabrics a deep and lusterless appearance.
In collaboration with global mill partners, Advance Denim (China), Artistic Fabric Mills (Pakistan), Arvind Limited (India), Kipas Denim (Turkey), KG Denim Limited (India), Panther Denim/ Tat Fung (China) and TextilSantanderina (Spain), Lenzingplans to launch the new matte TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers at the Kingpins Digital Show.
