Karl Mayer/Lenzing
Trikot Machine HKS (Source: Karl Mayer)
With the aim of creating a more environmentally friendly textile value chain, the Karl Mayer Group and cellulose fiber manufacturer Lenzing have joined forces. The cooperation is intended to increase the proportion of plant-based and biodegradable as well as fossil-free materials used in the production of textiles on both warp knitting and flat knitting machines.
»In addition to productivity, sustainability has become a key success factor for our customers. We work with pioneers throughout the textile value chain to provide them with solutions that have a low environmental impact. Yarn is particularly important in this respect.«
In the warp knitting sector, the use of up to 100% botanic and biodegradable fibers and filament yarns - specifically Tencel lyocell fibers and Tencel lyocell filament yarn by Lenzing - is targeted. The processing of sustainable materials can create additional possibilities in terms of performance and appearance of warp knitted fabrics.
The processing of carbon-zero Tencel branded lyocell fibers on Stoll machines in the production of fully fashioned flat knitted articles ensures less environmental impact in flat knitting sector. The special, low-waste knitting process was used to produce an ultra-fine flat knitted fabric on gauge 20 machines suitable for the production of underwear. The fully fashioned process is new in this field. Usually, the process steps of cutting and sewing are part of the production of underwear.
With this focus on cooperation, the Karl Mayer Group, Obertshausen/Germany, and Lenzing AG, Lenzing/Austria, are offering manufacturers new perspectives. By using botanic and fossil-free fibers during the production process, they can achieve extremely low CO2 emissions and thus meet the consumer behavior of today's consumers, who are paying increasing attention to the environmental impact of the products they buy.
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