Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing Group and Noble Biomaterials, a technology provider for odour elimination in fabrics, have joined hands to debut an innovative range of high-performance textiles.
The newly developed range incorporates Noble’s antimicrobial technology, XT2, into Lenzing’s ‘Green’ Lyocell fibres. The first fabric collection under the collaboration was introduced recently at Texworld USA.
The XT2 technology uses ‘silver’ in order to integrate odour control properties in the fabric. Additionally, silver is permanently inherent in yarns and does not wash away even after multiple washes which make the fabric even more durable. The technology also kills the natural bacteria that contribute heavily in creating odour by breaking down the sweat with the help of enzymes.
Not just the technology, the new range also incorporates sustainable solutions as silver is first recycled and then reused in the textile products, thereby addresses Lenzing’s commitment of offering ‘Technology with Sustainability’ in its products.
“The new textile range is an amalgamation of our textile expertise through progressive techniques and advanced manufacturing practices,” claims Noble Biomaterials. This blend of Noble’s technology and Lenzing’s fibres make a garment long-lasting one which needs the lesser frequency of washes while maintaining expected level of freshness.
Lenzing’s sustainable Lyocell fibres play a key role in the fabric collection as it provides fabrics, and then garments, with extreme moisture control characteristics and natural breathability. The Lyocell fibres absorb more moisture than cotton, thereby making the fabric collection a complete yet a unique collaboration between Lenzing and Noble Biomaterials.
