Lenzing Group, a company producing high-quality fibres and filaments from renewable raw material wood, has applied for 25 patents for its new Lenzing Web Technology with World Intellectual Property Organisation.The applications will focus on product, process and application inventions as part of Lenzing’s intellectual property protection strategy.

The Lenzing Web Technology is a nonwoven web formation process that starts with botanic wood pulp and produces a nonwoven fabric made of 100 per cent continuous lyocell filament. The technology offers a unique self-bonding mechanism where filaments bond into a fabric during the lay down process. This self-bonding mechanism allows for a much wider variety of basis weight, surface textures, drapeability and dimensional stability than other nonwoven technologies, said a media release from the company.

“Lenzing’s corporate strategy sCore Ten is very focused on driving growth via sustainability focused innovation. The new Lenzing Web Technology is one of the most exciting research & development projects. The 25 patent applications related to this new technology underline our commitment to the nonwoven industry. We will continue to support our partners in their business and help consumers with sustainable innovative solutions for their everyday needs,” said Stefan Doboczky, chief executive officer of the Lenzing Group.

The fibres produced by Lenzing Group, form the basis for a wide range of textile and nonwoven applications and are also used in work and protective wear and in industrial applications. (PC)