Lenzing Wins INDEX Award, Showcases Bio-Based Nonwovens at Global Fairs

The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulose fibers, made a strong showing at three major international industry fairs in the first half of 2026: CIDPEX China, TECHTEXTIL Frankfurt, and INDEX Geneva. At these events, the company showcased its ready-for-market, bio-based nonwoven solutions, emphasizing how its LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology (LNT) enables scalable alternatives to fossil-based materials. The year kicked off at CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing, China, the world’s largest exhibition for tissue and disposable hygiene products, where Lenzing strengthened its regional presence and promoted VEOCEL™ branded fibers for absorbent hygiene and wipes applications. At Techtextil in Frankfurt and INDEX in Geneva, interactive touch-and-feel stations allowed visitors to experience the performance and versatility of Lenzing’s cellulosic nonwoven solutions firsthand.

A central highlight was the recognition of LENZING™ DualWipe with the prestigious INDEX™ 26 Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at INDEX Geneva. This innovative wipe, enabled by LNT, integrates two functional surfaces: an abrasive side for effective dirt removal and a soft, absorbent side for wiping and finishing. Crucially, it contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, eliminating the risk of microplastic shedding commonly associated with conventional synthetic wipes. Patricia Sargeant, Executive Vice President Commercial Nonwovens at Lenzing Group, noted that the award underscores the relevance of cellulose-based, fossil-free technologies for the nonwovens industry’s future. She stated that LNT provides a scalable, high-performance alternative to fossil-based materials by combining renewable raw materials with advanced fiber and web technologies, helping customers meet increasing regulatory, brand, and consumer expectations.

Lenzing’s nonwovens solutions align with the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, which promotes bio-based materials to reduce dependence on fossil resources and strengthen sustainable industrial value chains. Across all fairs, Lenzing demonstrated how its fibers and technologies add value to diverse end applications, particularly absorbent hygiene products and advanced nonwovens. By combining fiber innovation, application expertise, and close collaboration along the value chain, Lenzing positions itself as an innovation partner to the global nonwovens industry. For more details, view the original release on NEWMEDIAWIRE.