Lenzing FR is Certified Fire Resistant, Low Carbon, Traceable and Partly Recycled
The Lenzing Group‘s flame resistant (FR) cellulosic fibers are now completely traceable.
Using the Lenzing Fiber Identification System, the Lenzing FR range can be identified at every stage of production. That guarantees complete traceability and quality assurance which supports wearer confidence in the safety of the protective garments it goes into.
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Lenzing has 45 years’ experience making FR cellulosic fiber and guarantees the protective garments provide adhere to industry standards, according to Oliver Spöcker, director, Lenzing workwear and protective wear. The Lenzing Fiber Identification System further guarantees the authenticity of the Austrian firm’s branded fibers as well as highlights the growing demand for supply chain transparency and the important role of technology.
“This technology is becoming more important in today’s industry landscape as material traceability and supply chain transparency will gradually become essential requirements in public and private procurement processes,” he said. “Thanks to our Fiber Identification System and industry know-how, we can ensure that authentic ingredients used in protective garments can provide the optimal protection required in accordance with relevant industry requirements.”
Like all Lenzing fibers, the company’s FR range is made from renewable raw material wood sourced from controlled and certified forests in Austria and Central Europe and meets the stringent guidelines of the Lenzing Wood and Pulp policy. It is available with FSC or PEFC certification, and has been granted BioPreferred designation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Lenzing will introduce the first environmentally friendly firefighter uniform at the A+A trade show focused on a work and safety apparel this week in Dusseldorf, Germany. The garment on display has more than 50 percent Lenzing FR fiber in each layer, as well as some mechanically recycled high-performance fibers.
Lenzing also continues to try to reduce carbon emissions by establishing new standards for the responsible production of Lenzing FR. Production processes use more than 83 percent renewable energy, and therefore produce 80 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than generic modal fibers. Carbon-neutral fire resistant fibers bearing the Lenzing brand are certified by ClimatePartner carbon management software, and are available to address growing sustainability needs in the textile industry.
In addition to firefighters, Lenzing FR fibers are used in protective gear for the military, the police, and the oil & gas and metal manufacturing industries in more than 100 countries globally. They meet the criteria of “inherently flame retardant and resistant fibers” certified by the European Man-made Fibers Association (CIRFS). They are colored with Eco Color technology which clocks a 50 percent lower use of water and energy, and a 60 percent smaller carbon footprint than conventional resource-intensive dyeing method. The color-fast Lenzing FR fibers don’t require additional color processing by yarn spinners or mills.
