The Lenzing Group, a leading producer of regenerated cellulose fibers, has strengthened its nonwovens business presence during a series of major international industry fairs in the first half of 2026, showcasing scalable, bio-based alternatives to fossil-based nonwoven materials. The company participated in CIDPEX China, Techtextil Frankfurt, and INDEX Geneva, where it demonstrated its fiber portfolio and LENZING Nonwoven Technology (LNT).
At CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing, China, the world's largest exhibition for tissue and disposable hygiene products, Lenzing focused on strengthening its regional presence and increasing global visibility of VEOCEL branded fibers, particularly for absorbent hygiene and wipes applications. At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt and INDEX 2026 in Geneva, interactive touch and feel stations allowed visitors to experience the performance and versatility of Lenzing's cellulosic nonwoven solutions.
A central highlight was the recognition of LENZING DualWipe with the prestigious INDEX Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the INDEX fair in Geneva. This innovative wipe, enabled by LENZING Nonwoven Technology, integrates two functional surfaces: an abrasive side for effective removal of dirt and residues, and a soft, highly absorbent side for wiping and finishing. DualWipe contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, eliminating the risk of microplastic shedding associated with conventional synthetic wipes.
Patricia Sargeant, Executive Vice President Commercial Nonwovens at Lenzing Group, said: "We would like to thank EDANA and the independent INDEX Award jury for recognizing LENZING DualWipe with the INDEX 26 Award. This underlines the relevance of cellulose based, fossil free technologies for the future of the nonwovens industry. With LENZING Nonwoven Technology, we provide a scalable, high-performance alternative to fossil-based materials by combining renewable raw materials and advanced fiber and web technologies. Lenzing supports customers in meeting increasing regulatory, brand, and consumer expectations and enables the industry’s transition toward more sustainable products."
Lenzing's nonwovens solutions align with the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, which emphasizes using bio-based materials to reduce dependence on fossil resources and strengthen sustainable industrial value chains. Lenzing translates these strategic ambitions into industrial-scale solutions already available for applications in hygiene, wipes, and technical nonwovens. Across all fairs, the company demonstrated how its fibers and technologies add value to diverse end applications, particularly absorbent hygiene products and advanced nonwoven solutions.
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