Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has collaborated with Kentaur, a global specialist in the manufacturing of innovative and functional workwear, to develop a pilot collection of chef uniforms centered around circularity, durability, and functionality.
Aimed at reducing the usage of virgin raw materials in the workwear segment without reducing quality and comfort, the chef uniforms comprise 50% of TENCELTM branded lyocell fibers with REFIBRATM technology and 50% of recycled polyester.
“Our extended partnership with Kentaur marks a significant milestone in our efforts to transform the textile industry, including the workwear sector, into a circular model,” said Alexandra Steger, Business Development Workwear, Lenzing AG. “The pilot collection of chef uniforms with Kentaur is a great example of Lenzing’s circular solutions that combine circularity with functionality. The collection is not only made with quality fabrics of recycled materials which are the same high quality as virgin raw materials, but it comes with the added value of giving textile waste a second life. We are confident that the comfort and quality of the recycled materials in TENCELTM Lyocell fibers with REFIBRATM technology will also spread into other types of workwear, like healthcare and hospitality sectors.”
The partnership underscores Lenzing and Kentaur’s commitment in accelerating the development of a circular model for the functional workwear sector. The new collection will be showcased at the A+A trade fair, October 24–27, 2023.
TENCELTM Lyocell Fibers with REFIBRATM Technology
TENCELTM Lyocell fibers with REFIBRATM technology are a sustainable and innovative fiber solution that combines the benefits of TENCELTM Lyocell fibers with the added benefit of circularity. REFIBRATM technology enables the recycling of cotton textile waste into high-quality TENCELTM Lyocell fibers, reducing the need for virgin raw materials.
The pilot collection of chef uniforms is a testament to Lenzing and Kentaur’s commitment to developing sustainable and functional workwear solutions. The collection is a step towards a more circular future for the textile industry.
