Lenzing Launches Dyeing Method To Reduce Pollution

Lenzing Launches Dyeing Method To Reduce Pollution

  Austria-based Lenzing has introduced a new dyeing approach for its TENCEL™ lyocell fibers to address pollution caused by textile dyeing and

finishing. Its method includes yarn pretreatment and a specific knitting technique that produces a wash-down aesthetic in ready-to-wear garment

and knitwear.The company reports its one-step dyeing process can reduce water usage by up to 50 percent, energy by up to 40 percent and dyes

and chemicals by up to 90 percent.

   “By overcoming the limitations of traditional dyeing, our new approach is a resource-efficient alternative that helps translate into greater

sustainability and more competitive operational costs for fabric mills,” said Rex Mok, vice president of Fiber Technical Marketing and

Development at Lenzing.