Lenzing review of 2008

There’s no doubt that 2008 was an innovative year.
Three new fibers were launched on the market. MicroModal® AIR, Lenzing Modal® LOFT and ProModal®, the latest development from Lenzing. MicroModal® AIR is the lightest fiber and meant for use in ultra-fine knits for luxurious lingerie. LenzingModal® LOFT was specially developed for the hand towel sector. It is an appealing development due to its enormous bulking force which is of a long-lasting nature. The last innovation is a unique blend: Lenzing Modal® + TENCEL® = ProModal®. This fiber unites functionality with softness and guarantees exceptional wear comfort. The Botanic Symposiums, which took place around the world, are another notable entry in our diary. The very first one took place at the Botanic Gardens in Paris. The great success of this event encouraged us to continue the Symposium series to give our customers around the globe the chance to exchange experiences with other colleagues and experts. In New York, China, Korea, Japan and last but not least, Brazil, many enthusiastic visitors flocked to our event. In addition to the symposium, they felt that the surrounding program was very successful. The "Lenzing Fabric Competition" was an excellent way to end this successful year. The fabrics submitted were exhibited in Korea, Japan and Taiwan at the respective trade fairs and were greeted with a great deal of interest by visitors. The winner of this competition will be announced in February.

Botanic Symposium at Heimtextil

At Heimtextil, the Lenzing Botanic Symposium will once again be a fixed part of the program.
The Symposium, on January 15, 2009, will focus on the life cycle analysis for cellulose fibers presented by Li Shen (University of Utrecht) as well as a trend forecast for Interior 2010.

Please register for the symposium no later than January 8, by logging into:
symposium.lenzing.com

Sleep Facto® - certification for well-being

The Sleep Facto® is a certification process which was created for bedding containing Lenzing fibers.
Basic bedding products are tested at Lenzing using a special process to certify them. The moisture absorption capacity is tested and has to attain a defined minimum threshold value to guarantee perfect sleep comfort.

ISPO 2009 - TENCEL® in comparison

At ISPO in Munich, a infrared camera is used to demonstrate that TENCEL® offers optimum wear properties when combined with polyester.
A padded jacket filled with 100% polyester on one side and with a blend of TENCEL® and polyester on the other is heated on a doll and observed via the thermal camera. The side with the TENCEL®/polyester blend has a much better water vapor permeability and a higher thermal insulation, keeping the body both dry and warm.

Lenzing receives the Best Innovator Award

The Best Innovator competition gives awards for successful and sustainable innovation management.
The competition searches for excellence in individual disciplines and then selects an overall winner. The international consulting company, A.T. Kearney, gave awards to companies in Austria for the fourth time. Lenzing AG was declared the winner in the category "Supporting factors which lead to successful innovations".

Langendorf Textile-specialist for narrow textiles

Langendorf Textil produces technical and fashionable narrow textiles using various techniques such as braiding, weaving, crocheting, lace making or knitting.
Non-elastic crochet tapes of 100% TENCEL® for lingerie are the latest innovation. In addition there are elastic tapes of TENCEL® that smaller shares of elastomer and artificial silk are added.

The eMailbox editorial team wishes you a peaceful Xmas celebration and
a successful New Year 2009!

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