Fibre manufacturers Lenzing Group and Litrax AG are jointly introduce a unique combination of Tencel and Litrax-1 natural bamboo-stem fibres.
Four spinning partners have been selected to introduce a special bamboo yarn to the textile industry, and will create a range of worsted and ring-spun yarns for the market. Litrax will deliver the Litrax-1 natural bamboo fibres with a special DNA coding to protect its vertical supply chain and customers. The DNA coding will ensure that purchasers are buying the authentic Litrax-1 product.
Litrax president Felix Stutz said: “We see Lenzing as an ideal partner due to their world leadership in man-made cellulose fibres such as Tencel, Lenzing Modal and Lenzing Viscose. Lenzing is a leader in ecological fibre innovation. With the introduction of the Botanic Concept, Lenzing showed that Lenzing fibres are an ecological alternative to cotton. A Life Cycle Assessment also demonstrated Lenzing’s environmentally sound processes.
Litrax says its goal is to manufacture natural fibres with mechanical and enzymatic processes. The first such product is bamboo, which is a fast-renewable resource with universal applications. In textiles, Litrax-1 bamboo can be combined with other fibres to create unique properties that will allow finished garments to provide enhanced comfort and many other benefits to the wearer. Litrax has already launched stem fibres and nano-particles in combination with man-made fibres to the market.
Litrax describes itself as a sustainable, vertical and synergistic company, headquartered in Switzerland. It has developed natural and sustainable fibres and additives for various applications and industries including textiles, lifestyle, bioplastics and automotive.
