Quality perception/ implications
quality and performance proven as the same high level as TENCEL™ lyocell fibers made from virgin material
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA™ technology
Objective
Lenzings contribution to drive circular economy solutions in the textile industry.
Overview
Pioneering REFIBRA™ technology uses a substational portion of cotton scraps and the closed loop fiber production process to produce new virgin TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ lyocell fibers. REFIBRA™ use innovative special identification technology to confirm fiber origin and improve supply chain transparency
Manufacturing Process
Chemical cotton recycling.
Manufacturing Location
Austria
Fiber Production 2016/17 (MT)
capacity of several 1000 tons
Growth in production (2015/16 - 2016/17)
400%
Market Share of Total Cotton Grown (2016/17)
No data
Projected growth in production
Follow the market (up to several thousand tons)
Yield (see accompanying “TE Position” notes)
N/A
Rainfed/ Irrigated
N/A
Water Management
N/A
Soil Fertility
N/A
Biodiversity
N/A
GMOs Permitted?
Potential for GMOs to enter supply chains through feedstock as a result of over 80% conventional cotton being genetically modified.
Use of Hazardous Pesticides
N/A
Use of Synthetic Fertilizer
N/A
LCA available?
in progress
Water Consumption (m3/ 1000kg fiber*) or best practices used to conserve water
minimal due to closed loop fiber production process
Primary Energy Demand MJ /1000 kg fiber *
No current data
Global Warming (kg of CO2-eq/ 1000kg fiber*)
No current data
Eutrophication (kg of phosphate-eq/ 1000 kg fiber *)
N/A
Social considerations / regulations
Potential for GMOs to enter supply chains through feedstock as a result of over 80% conventional cotton being genetically modified.
Verification / Certification (farm level)
N/A
Chain of Custody (supply chain)
N/A
Product marketing/labeling
TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ at POS and through supply chain
Consumer recognition
Messaging via hangtags, website, social media, POS
Livelihoods
N/A
Product marketing/labeling
Competitive considering high innovation degree