WHAT IS LENZING™ ECOVERO™ VISCOSE?
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose fibers are the new standard in eco-responsible viscose. These fibers are derived from certified renewable wood sources using an eco-responsible production process which meets high environmental standards. The viscose fibers are tailored to a sustainable lifestyle, contributing to a cleaner environment.
The manufacturing of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers generates up to 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to generic viscose.
According to Higg MSITM tools, CO2 emissions and fossil resource use are approximately half that of the industry average.
The goal of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers is to give you confidence that your fashion choices are environmentally responsible and have a low environmental impact. The viscose fibers are derived from sustainable wood and pulp, coming from certified and controlled sources. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001) as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
Lenzing’s wood sourcing policies for Viscose production are audited annually for their contribution to forest conservation, transparency, and commitment to sustainability. The introduction of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ is a major step towards these goals.
WHAT ARE LENZING™ ECOVERO™ VISCOSE FIBERS MADE OF?
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers are produced using pulp, which is derived from the renewable resource wood as raw material. Lenzing purchases wood from responsibly managed forests.
The introduction of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers marks the new milestone in Lenzing’s sustainability journey. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded fibers offer customers eco-responsible viscose fibers with low environmental impact based on three pillars:
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers are derived from sustainable wood and pulp, coming from certified and controlled sources following the stringent guidelines of the Lenzing Wood and Pulp Policy.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001), a label of environmental excellence and is awarded to products and services meeting high environmental standards throughout their life-cycle: from raw material extraction, to production, distribution and disposal.
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers can be robustly identified in the final product.
A SELECTION OF LENZING™ ECOVERO™ CERTIFIED VISCOSE FABRICS
WHY SHOULD WE INVEST IN LENZING™ ECOVERO™ VISCOSE FIBERS?
With LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers, you can be assured that your choices are sensitive to environmental concerns. Derived from certified and controlled wood sources and produced with significantly lower fossil energy use and water than generic viscose, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose fibers are certified with the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001). This label of environmental excellence is only awarded to products and services, which have a significantly lower environmental impact throughout their lifecycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
The 2019 Hot Button Report of the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy ranked Lenzing as one of the best performing viscose producers worldwide for its sustainable wood and pulp sourcing practices. Lenzing was ranked in the high “light green shirt” category, indicating that there is a very low risk of sourcing wood from ancient and endangered forests when producing LENZING™ fibers.
Nooteboom Textiles finds it necessary to provide you with sustainable fabrics that are less harmful to the environment and people. At Nooteboom Textiles, we believe that with your contribution, together we can make a difference. Let's start today and make sustainable choices to help our planet!
DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR MY OWN LENZING™ ECOVERO™ LICENSE?
If you want to promote your product by using LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose stickers, labels or the logo you will need to apply for your own product license application. Therefor the Lenzing Certification number is needed, which is provided by us.
LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.