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Orange Fiber Srl and the Lenzing Group, the leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, jointly created the TENCEL™ branded Lyocell fiber made from orange and wood pulp.
Based on the award-winning closed-loop production process also used for the production of the standard TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, TENCEL™ Limited Edition and Orange Fiber have created a novel cellulosic fiber that will enhance sustainability in the textile and apparel industry.
A patented pulp production process for citrus by-products is being used to produce the first Tencel branded lyocell fiber made from orange and wood pulp. Lenzing AG, Lenzing/Austria, partnered with Orange Fiber Srl, Catania/Italy the company holding the patent.