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Lenzing – the leader in innovation for Modal fibers – presents a new micro fiber: MicroModal® Edelweiss
At the spring trade shows in Paris the Modal fiber experts, Lenzing, are presenting the newly developed “eco MicroModal®” fiber, produced using Edelweiss technology.


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Lenzing AG Takes Legal Action Against the Violation of its Lyocell Patents
Lenzing AG, the global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers and the world’s only large-scale industrial provider of Lyocell/TENCEL® fibers, is taking legal action against the violation of its Lyocell patents.
moreTerry goods with the Edelweiss® effect
Lenzing, the world's leading manufacturer of innovative cellulose fibers, is presenting the botanic towel featuring the Edelweiss® effect at Heimtextil 2012 in Frankfurt, January 11 to 14, 2012.


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TENCEL® and Lenzing FR® Fibers Earn Prestigious USDA Certification for Sustainability
Qualify for BioPreferred Purchasing Program for US Government Agencies and Contractors
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Lenzing Fibers are the 2011 World Champions
The protective fiber Lenzing FR® and the workwear fiber TENCEL® proved themselves by winning two world championship titles at the World Police & Fire Games 2011 in New York. Lenzing is inviting the world champions Herbert Krenn and Gottfried Post to the A+A 2011 in Düsseldorf.


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Lenzing Modal® Edelweiss – Innovation for the environment
Lenzing presents an environmental innovation – Lenzing Modal® Edelweiss – a new fiber produced by an innovative, eco-friendly manufacturing technology. Lenzing will introduce the new fiber at the fall trade shows.

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Lenzing Sponsored Firefighter Wins at 2011 World Police and Fire Games
Firefighter champion outfitted with Lenzing FR® apparel is cool and confident under pressure.

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Botanic towels with a fiber softener from Mother Nature
Lenzing Modal® is becoming a fiber of choice in the terry toweling sector. As a result of its natural origins and lasting softness, Lenzing Modal® is ideal for terry goods. Lenzing will kick off the world promotional activities for this special fiber in August at the Intertextile Home in Shanghai at Booth # W1E11.

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TENCEL® in the fast lane
The cellulose fiber, TENCEL®, has the potential to redefine the car. At Techtextil in Frankfurt from May 24-26, 2011, Lenzing Textil will present new applications for the automobile sector.


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Eco Responsibility Award by ispo for TENCEL® SUN
Once again Lenzing has won a sustainability prize: for the third time a jury serving on behalf of ispo (International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion) has granted the trade fair’s own independent award for sustainable products. The evaluation of sustainability is based on the ESPA key criteria, encompassing logistics, production, eco-compatibility, use, corporate culture and CSR.
moreTENCEL® C the fiber with cosmetic benefits
First product concepts from Tejidos Royo Denim and Huber Bodywear.
At the textile trade shows in Paris, Lenzing is presenting the fiber innovation TENCEL® C together with Tejidos Royo and Huber Bodywear.


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Fiber cosmetics with TENCEL® C
Lenzing is presenting the new fiber innovation TENCEL® C at Heimtextil in Frankfurt. After many years of research work, cosmetic properties can now be combined with the well-known skin-sensory advantages of TENCEL®.


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Lenzing announces 10% fiber price increase
The Lenzing Group, world leader in man-made cellulose fibers, will adapt its fiber prices with the beginning of 2011. Prices will be raised by at least 10%, depending on the product. Price increases will take place in Textile Fibers as well as in Nonwovens. The decision was necessitated by the recent strong rise in raw material prices, in particular for dissolving pulp and chemicals required for the production of viscose, modal and TENCEL® fibers.
moreLenzing fibers, set on a course of expansion
Production sites extended for both TENCEL® and Lenzing Modal®. The Lenzing group, global market leader for cellulosic fibers, plans to significantly expand its production capacities and will invest EUR 120 million in both Europe and Asia. The projects will be complete by 2011. Key measures include the expansion of pulp supply and the increase in the Modal production capacity in Lenzing (Austria), a significant expansion of the site in Heiligenkreuz (Austria) and the reconstruction of the English site for TENCEL® in Grimsby (UK).

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Lenzing FR® - the natural fiber that protects in extreme situations
Lenzing FR® is a cellulose fiber which has been proven to provide exceptionally high heat protection. Protective clothing wearers’ physiological performance power was examined in an extensive study. The results were presented to specialists at Interschutz 2010 together with the author of the study, Univ.-Prof. Herfried Pessenhofer.
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Lenzing presents an innovation in the field of protective fibers
At Techtextil North America in Atlanta, ending May 20, 2010, Lenzing AG will present the new Lenzing FR® fiber with an incorporated black dyestuff.
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TENCEL® climbing along to the top
Lenzing equips the athletes of the Austrian Climbing Association with competition sportswear made of the TENCEL® fiber. The association is the world's most successful organization in the disciplines it presents, with top-ranking climbers among its members. Lenzing supports and sponsors more than 400 promising and talented athletes.
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TENCEL® am Gipfel vertreten
Lenzing stattet die Athleten des österreichischen Kletterverbandes mit Wettkampfkleidung aus der Faser TENCEL® aus. Der österreichische Kletterverband ist global der Erfolgreichste und hat die besten Spitzensportler als Mitglieder. Lenzing unterstützt die österreichischen Sportler und fördert somit mehr als 400 hoffnungsvolle Talente.
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The Botanic Bed
At ISPA EXPO in Charlotte, Lenzing is presenting the first complete bed system from nature itself. The natural secret lies in the cellulose fiber TENCEL®. The fiber can be used in everything to do with sleeping – from mattresses to mattress pads through to filled basic bedding and bed linens. There is a special kind of TENCEL® fiber for every part of the bed:
moreLenzing to market Viloft®
For the start of the Parisian textile trade fairs, the managing boards of Lenzing and Kelheim announced their co-operation with regard to the marketing of Viloft®, a specialty viscose fiber. Lenzing will now include Viloft® in its global fiber portfolio and will market Viloft® internationally.


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Lenzing Innovation: TENCEL®, now available for carpets
Lenzing continues to reinforce its “Leading Fiber Innovation” commitment. This season, a new fiber is being presented for use in carpets.
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Lenzing – the only fiber manufacturer with fibers of renewable raw material
At the A+A in Düsseldorf from 3 to 6 November 2009 Lenzing is the only fiber manufacturer presenting fibers of the renewable raw material wood for professional and protective clothing. The fibers Lenzing FR® and TENCEL® are continuing their triumphal course this year and are being used to an increasing extent in textiles for professional clothing.
moreTENCEL® - a new dimension in children’s wear
Lenzing in a new application: children’s skin is tender and sensitive and demands the very best materials. TENCEL® offers all of the properties so much in demand by the sensitive skin of children. Thus wear for the little ones is the perfect application for the multitalented TENCEL® fiber. At the textile trade fairs in Paris, Lenzing presents TENCEL® as the perfect fiber for children.
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The Botanic Bed
Lenzing is presenting at the Intertextile HOME in Shanghai from August 25th to 27th, the very first bed which is completely of botanic origin. The bed items are made out of the botanic fiber TENCEL®. The TENCEL® fiber comes from Nature. It is of botanic origin because it is extracted from the raw material, wood.

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New special fiber offers protection from solar radiation
At Outdoor Friedrichshafen from 16-19 July, Lenzing is presenting a new solar protection fiber on a TENCEL® basis. The new TENCEL® fiber is the outdoor fiber for discerning demands.
moreLenzing in co-operation with the Austrian Climbers’ Association
The Austrian Climbers‘ Association is, in global terms, the most successful of its kind and it has the very best top-sportsmen among its members. Lenzing supports the Austrian Sporthilfe and thereby sponsors more than 400 promising and talented sportsmen.
moreEco-friendly textile co-operation: TEJIDOS ROYO and Lenzing Fibers
HYBRIDENIM – Jeans for the days to come.
TEJIDOS Royo and Lenzing Fibers have created the first HYBRIDENIM collection with TENCEL® and ORGANIC COTTON. The very first result, known as E[DOS], is thus an important part of the overall HYBRIDENIM fabric collection from TEJIDOS Royo. This innovation will be presented at the Bread&Butter in Berlin from the 1st – 3rd of July 2009.
moreThe World Sensation – TENCEL® in powder form
The Lenzing TENCEL® fiber, a cellulose fiber with a variety of natural functions, is now also available in powder form. This innovation is being presented for the first time at Techtextil in Frankfurt 2009.
moreWorld innovation: comfort foam with TENCEL® powder for perfect moisture management.
Innovative co-operation project between Lenzing and Eurofoam
For the first time Eurofoam and Lenzing are presenting the unique cellpur comfort foam featuring active climate management at Interzum in Cologne (13 to 16 May 2009, hall 10.2, booth number F031).
moreLenzing FR® - global success in protective hoods
The flame-resistant fiber Lenzing FR® is known all over the world as a high performance, skin-friendly protective fiber. It is used in the most critical applications as the optimum protection against various sources of heat and flame. The unique heat insulation properties combined with permanent flame-resistance is what makes Lenzing FR® the „Heat Protection Fiber“. In protective hoods Lenzing FR® offers unique advantages due to its superior heat protection coupled with skin-friendly properties.
more25 % TENCEL® means a 25 % lower environmental impact
Lenzing is presenting an innovative eco denim concept TENCEL® at the Parisian trade fairs of Expofil and Texworld, which will take place from 9 to 13 February 2009.
An addition of as little as 25 % TENCEL® to a conventional cotton denim improves the environmental profile considerably. Replacing cotton with TENCEL® reduces the area under cultivation for cotton by 25 %. The consumption of water, required to grow cotton, can also be reduced by 25 %.
moreNew feel-good brand for comforters out of Lenzing Fibers
At Heimtextil 2009 in Frankfurt, Lenzing is presenting the new „SleepFacto®“ feel-good concept. For the first time the functionality of a complete comforter is being examined. If the feel-good parameters are fulfilled, the product is given the brand.
moreProModal® - combi-fiber providing softness and performance
For Lenzing 2008 is the Modal year of innovation. After presenting MicroModal® AIR in the spring of this year, another innovative Modal variant is now being launched on the market – ProModal®. Once again Lenzing is demonstrating its leading innovative power.
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Lenzing Group: Fiber price increases as from Q4
Against the background of continued high energy, raw material and chemical costs Lenzing Group sees itself forced to raise the fiber prices in the fourth quarter of 2008.
moreLenzing and Advansa: Development co-operation project to be continued
Following the success of last year’s cooperation project „Coolmax® & TENCEL® = 200 % efficiency“, Lenzing and Advansa will continue their successful co-operation project and are presenting a new development this season for the active wear sector. The two fibers ThermoºCool™ Eco from ADVANSA and TENCEL® from Lenzing allow for new textiles with an optimum performance.
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Lenzing increases Lenzing FR® fiber production capacity for TenCate Defender™M military fabrics
The production capacity of Lenzing®FR – The Heat Protection Fiber – is being increased substantially by Lenzing AG of Austria. The capacity expansion enables TenCate to supply larger quantities of TenCate Defender™M fabric to the US military, taking effect late 3rd quarter. TenCate Protective Fabrics, based in Union City, Georgia, USA is the leading supplier of various types of flame resistant (FR) fabrics to the United States armed forces. The Lenzing Group is the leading supplier of specialty cellulose fibers in the world, with a clear focus on innovation.
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Unique Symposium, 21.2.2008 in Paris.
The cellulose fiber manufacturers, Lenzing AG, organized an Environmental Symposium in the Botanic Gardens of Paris. This event took place at the same time as the fabric fairs Texworld, Première Vision and Expofil and had as its title the Botanic Symposium.
moreMicroModal® AIR - finest textile cellulose fiber
For the first time Lenzing is presenting the finest Modal fiber available in the marketplace at the Parisian trade fairs – Expofil and Texworld. The new fiber is being marketed under the name of MicroModal® AIR.
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The Botanic Age
Lenzing Fibers are presenting their new botanic principles especially for active wear at ISPO in Munich. TENCEL® and Lenzing Modal® come from Nature and botanic principles are used in the overall production of these fibers. Thus, there is a piece of Nature in each and every item of clothing which contains Lenzing Fibers.

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Lenzing Modal® LOFT
Heimtextil: Botanic soft fiber with a greater bulking force
A new development presented for the first time at Heimtextil Frankfurt 2008: Especially for the towel sector, Lenzing has developed a Lenzing Modal® fiber with a greater bulking force. This innovation, especially suited to terry toweling products, now makes towels of Lenzing Modal® softer and fluffier than every before.


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The Botanic Age
Lenzing Fibers are presenting their new botanic principles especially for home textiles. TENCEL® and Lenzing Modal® come from Nature and botanic principles are used in the overall production of these fibers. Thus, there is a piece of Nature in each and every item of clothing which contains Lenzing Fibers.
moreLenzing Fibers – official opening of marketing and sales office in Coimbatore.
moreTogether Lenzing Fibers and the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) are developing research initiatives
moreEU Eco-label: Lenzing continues to highlight environmental credentials
moreTENCEL® - a cellulose fiber with excellent temperature balance regulates the micro-climate in Activewear
moreThe Lenzing Modal® branding program offers assurance for the whole textile chain
moreLenzing gives Taiwan a vote of confidence as a specialist for functional fabrics
moreLenzing Group will increase fiber prices at start of QU1/06
The Lenzing Group, world leader in the production of man-made cellulose fibers, will increase fiber prices by at least five percent at the beginning of the first quarter 2006.
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