Regenerated cellulose fibre provider Lenzing Nonwovens has announced the addition of two new cellulosic fibres to its LENZINGTM Lyocell Dry fibre portfolio – a coarse dry fibre that improves liquid and air movement and a fine dry fibre that offers strength and softness. With the help of these two cutting-edge solutions, customers may securely expand the range of applications for it’s wood-based1 and biodegradable2 fibres while still achieving outstanding performance.
The hydrophobic qualities of the standard, fine, and coarse LENZINGTM Lyocell Dry fibres in the family3 provide effective liquid management appropriate for a wide range of nonwoven applications.
Compared to LENZINGTM Lyocell Dry standard fibre, the new LENZINGTM Lyocell Dry fine fibre can create nonwoven textiles with a higher density. Using up to 30 per cent more cellulosic fibres in the same area allows customers to make nonwoven products that are both soft and robust. These fibres can be used in sanitary pads and nappies, among other hygiene products.
Because of its increased fibre diameter, the new LENZINGTM Lyocell Dry coarse fibre increases the pore sizes between the fibres in the fabric, making it more open. More liquid or air can pass through the material as a result. It is being investigated for industrial filtration applications and is especially well suited for the acquisition and distribution layer in hygiene products.
“Our customers can use alternative fibres for a wider range of applications while delivering superior performance by offering a diverse range of hydrophobic cellulosic fibres from fine to coarse, which are not plastic according to the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD),” stated Monique Buch, Executive Vice President Nonwoven at Lenzing AG.
