Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has introduced a processing solution that mitigates the yellowing of garments and fabrics made with wood-based cellulosic fibers during high-temperature production processes.
With an initial rollout that targets innerwear and subsequently outerwear and ready-to-wear garments, the solution addresses the technical challenge during the garment molding process.
Lenzing also is taking steps to explore other potential applications, such as in heat seal processes of garments, and seamless stitching processes that involve heat seal adhesive tapes and bonding machines to replace traditional sewing.
Enhanced product aesthetics will unleash design possibilities with sustainable cellulosic fibers
Discoloring and yellowing issues caused by high-temperature molding traditionally have traditionally been inevitable during the garment production process.
While chemicals could be used to minimize discoloring issues in synthetic fibers, this method does not work as effectively as it does in wood-based cellulosic fibers.
With Lenzing’s proprietary solution, such a challenge is mitigated, eliminating the bottleneck fabric mills experience during the production and dyeing of light-colored garments made of wood-based cellulosic fibers.
Leveraging the innovation, Lenzing’s mill partners can benefit from the adoption of a broader spectrum of colors and shades, bringing more diversified fabric and garment offerings to consumer brands.
Given the diversified needs among different mill partners, Lenzing’s technical experts will work with fabric mills to provide a technical analysis of fibers and fabrics, recommendations, and ongoing support through the end-garment stage.
