Lenzing expands 'carbon zero' offering to Refibra
24/09/2021
The first carbon-zero Tencel branded lyocell and modal fibres launched one year ago. They are made following CarbonNeutral Protocol, reducing carbon emissions and using renewable energy during production.
The Refibra technology involves upcycling cotton scraps from garment production and transforming them into cotton pulp. The cotton pulp is then added to sustainably sourced wood pulp to produce Tencel lyocell fibres.
Florian Heubrandner, vice-president of global textiles at Lenzing, said: “Although more supply chain partners, brands and retailers are proactively searching for ways to reduce carbon emissions to align with the United Nation’s global climate goals, the textile industry still has a long journey ahead to reach its goal of carbon-zero status.
“We hope that, by sharing our latest innovations such as the carbon-zero Tencel branded fibres with Refibra technology, we can make carbon-zero initiatives mainstream practices, ultimately achieving a carbon neutral textile industry.”
Denim brand Jack & Jones’ new range of jeans incorporates 38% carbon-zero Tencel lyocell fibres (pictured).
Through a “reduce-engage-offset” approach, Lenzing is also working with supply chain partners such as denim maker Calik and textiles manufacturer WTS (World Textile Sourcing).
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