Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.

Lenzing offers three sustainable solutions under the premium brand name TENCEL™: TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell Filament.

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers are extracted from sustainably grown wood using a unique closed loop system which recovers and reuses the solvents used, minimizing the environmental impact of production. Unique physical properties lead to their high tenacity profile, efficient moisture management and gentleness to skin.

TENCEL™ Modal fibers are extracted from naturally grown beech wood by an environmentally responsible integrated pulp-to-fiber process, which is self-sufficient in energy and recovers co-products from component parts of the wood. This flexible fiber is renowned for its exceptional softness.

TENCEL™ Luxe is a new variant of the Lyocell production process that enables Lenzing to produce extremely fine filament yarn which produce silky-smooth luxury fabrics with color vibrancy and a flowing liquid-like drape.