Lenzing Group, a leader in sustainable fibres, recently entered into a collaboration agreement with Italian chemicals manufacturer CPL Prodotti Chimici and Oneverse, the parent company of renowned fashion brand Calzedonia, taking a major step towards reducing the environmental impact of the textile industry. This strategic collaboration focuses on the use of Lenzing’s bio-based acetic acid in the textile dyeing process, providing a more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based chemicals.
       Acetic acid is a key chemical used in a wide range of industries and is typically produced using fossil fuel-based methods, resulting in high carbon emissions. However, Lenzing has developed a biorefining process that produces bio-based acetic acid as a by-product of pulp production. This bio-based acetic acid has a significantly lower carbon footprint, more than 85% lower than fossil-based acetic acid. The reduction in CO2 emissions is in line with Lenzing’s commitment to a more sustainable circular production model and to reducing the environmental impact of its production processes.
       Lenzing’s bio-based acetic acid will be used by Oneverse to dye fabrics, marking a key step in the textile industry’s transition to a more sustainable production method. Acetic acid is a key ingredient in the dyeing process and can be used as a solvent and pH adjuster. The use of Lenzing’s bio-based acetic acid in textile production is an innovative solution to make the dyeing process more sustainable and reduce dependence on petroleum-based products.
       Elizabeth Stanger, Senior Director of Biorefining and Related Products at Lenzing, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in advancing sustainable chemical applications. “Our bioacetic acid plays a central role in many industrial processes due to its high purity and low carbon footprint,” Stanger said. “This strategic alliance underscores the industry’s confidence in our biorefining products, which offer a more sustainable alternative to fossil chemicals.”
       For Oniverse, the use of Lenzing bioacetic acid represents an opportunity to integrate sustainability into core production processes. Federico Fraboni, Oniverse’s head of sustainability, called the partnership an example of how supply chains can collaborate to make a positive difference in the environment. “This collaboration is a shining example of how different industries can work together to reduce their environmental impact,” Fraboni said. “It demonstrates our commitment to making the fashion industry more sustainable, starting with the materials we use.”
       The new collaboration exemplifies the future of textile production, where chemicals and raw materials are supplied in a way that reduces environmental harm and increases sustainability. Lenzing’s innovative bio-based acetic acid paves the way for a cleaner, greener future for the textile industry and contributes to the broader movement towards sustainable production in many industries. By reducing the carbon footprint of dyeing processes and other industrial applications, Lenzing, CPL and Oneverse are setting an important precedent for sustainability in chemical and textile production.
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