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PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborating for systemic change: Lenzing’s partnerships

CREATE VALUE

In today's interconnected textile and nonwoven industries, even the most innovative fiber solutions only create true value when all subsequent stages commit to equally high levels of sustainability. That's why Lenzing approaches partnerships openly – we share expertise and develop solutions together with our partners. Our aim is to shift the entire ecosystem from linear production to sustainable and circular economy models.

Through our renewable material alliances and textile recycling partnerships, we’re helping to drive this transformation along textile and nonwovens value chains. Our initiatives span multiple sectors, from fashion and protective textiles to personal care products and industrial application, involving innovative technology companies and research organizations.

Lenzing partnerships focus on your needs

For many years, we’ve worked closely with partners at every stage of the value chain – from sustainable forestry and fiber production through textile and nonwoven manufacturing, brand collaboration, and innovative recycling solutions. This end-to-end approach ensures we develop circular solutions that benefit our partners and their customers − while advancing a better world.

Partnerships along the value chain

Our collaborations demonstrate how Lenzing partnerships drive industry transformation. These recent initiatives showcase how we’re working with partners to revolutionize textile production, reduce environmental impact, and accelerate circular innovation.

Lenzing x Cobalt Fashion x Exponent Envirotech

Lenzing and Cobalt Fashion partner with Exponent Envirotech to revolutionize fashion − with ECOHUES™ waterless dyeing for regenerated cellulose fibers. This process can drastically reduce both water and dye consumption.

Glacial threads – from forest to future textiles

Biodegradable LENZING™ fibers for geotextiles, developed by Lenzing as a nonwoven application, are being used to protect glaciers and reduce microplastic pollution. With value chain collaboration, the geotextiles get a second life in fashion. This groundbreaking initiative won the Biodiversity and Water Award 2024 at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.

Lenzing x Recyc Leather x GANNI

Lenzing and Recyc Leather recently unveiled a new footwear material that combines TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers with recycled leather. This fashion-forward innovation has already been adopted by GANNI for their Slouchy Boots collection.

LEADERSHIP & PARTICIPATION

Multi-stakeholder organizations & NGOs

Lenzing drives transformation through strategic partnerships with global sustainability leaders. From serving on the boards of Textile Exchange and Cascale to co-founding the Renewable Carbon Initiative, we actively shape standards and practices across the fiber and textile industries.
Textile Exchange logoCascale logoCanopy logoTogether for Sustainability logoRenewable Carbon Initiative logoGlobal Compact logo

Textile Exchange is global non-profit driving beneficial impacts on climate and nature in the textile and apparel industry. Their Preferred Fiber and Material Matrix (PFMM) tool recognizes Lenzing's fibers as "preferred fibers".

Cascale unites more than 300 global players in the apparel and footwear industry. As a founding member, we help advance the Higg Index tools to improve environmental and social performance of value chains and industry.

Canopy is a non-profit organization working with companies in the wood, paper, and fashion industries to protect ancient and endangered forests. Each year, Canopy publishes its Hot Button Report, which ranks producers of regenerated cellulose fibers based on their performance in sustainable wood and pulp sourcing, supply chain transparency, and innovation.

Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a global initiative founded by chemical companies. The published auditing and assessment standards foster sustainability practices along the chemical industry supply chain.

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) advocates an accelerated transition away from fossil carbons towards renewable carbon sources. Lenzing founded the initiative together with eleven other companies and continues to be an actively involved member.

As a member of the UN Global Compact, Lenzing commits to aligning its business strategy and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Through this voluntary initiative, Lenzing also contributes to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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