Invista, which is one of the world's largest integrated polymer and fibre manufacturer operating especially in nylon, spandex and polyester applications, and Lenzing A.G, which is world known manufacturer brand of cellulose fibre production, united their forces in order to make the differences in denim fabrics.
LenzingAG and Invista started to work together, they aim that they provide more use in the textile market by developing Cellulosic Denim. They conduct works in order to determine the mechanisms underlying problems in production process of cellulosic denim which is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than denim fabric currently used.
Federica Albiero, South Europe Production Responsible of Invista said that they united these two fabrics considering the increasing popularity of fibres of Tencel ® and Lycra ® in denim market. Albiero stated that they started this project in order to minimize the losses suffered as a result of fabric and seam slippage while processing the denim.
Albiero added that LenzingAG and Invista conduct their works on dualFX ® technology made by placing T400® and Lycra® fibres, which have colour and shape-retaining feature, into a single yarn due to solve these problems. Albiero added that they will offer all the features for those who wear the products, which are made from denim fabric developed by TENCEL ® fabric, for their individual comfort that they need.
Optimal Moisture Control
Federica Albeiro stated that they target to ensure that the denim fabric, on which they are working, will give a natural satisfaction when they are worn thanks to its perfect moisture management, high breathing capacity and softness and want to occupy a significant place in the market.
Albiero said that they, as Lenzing A.G and Invista, attach importance to the sustainability and added that they will minimize the damages to the environment in the denim production process thanks to the new denim that they will produce; and they will use solvent spinning method as base in the production process of Tencel ® fibre and they will also represent a significant innovation in the cellulose technology with this method.
