The Lenzing Group has strengthened its position in bio-based nonwovens through a high-profile presence at three major international fairs in the first half of 2026. Appearing at CIDPEX in Nanjing, Techtextil in Frankfurt, and INDEX in Geneva, the company demonstrated scalable, fossil-free alternatives to synthetic nonwoven materials. The global circuit also produced a prestigious industry award, confirming the commercial readiness of Lenzing's cellulosic technology. Explore more sustainable fiber innovations in the Info Center.
Global Presence Across Key Nonwovens Markets
Lenzing's 2026 trade fair roadmap spanned Asia and Europe, reflecting its strategy to establish LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology (LNT) as a market-ready alternative to fossil-based materials. Each event targeted a distinct customer segment and geographic region.
CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing — the world's largest exhibition for tissue and disposable hygiene products — opened Lenzing's year in Asia. The fair boosted the global visibility of VEOCEL™ branded fibers, particularly for absorbent hygiene and wipes applications.
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt and INDEX 2026 in Geneva, Lenzing engaged European and international customers directly. Both events featured interactive touch-and-feel stations for LNT, drawing strong visitor interest across multiple application segments.
INDEX™ 26 Award Recognizes DualWipe Innovation
The standout recognition from the fair circuit was the INDEX™ 26 Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category, presented to LENZING™ DualWipe at the INDEX fair in Geneva. EDANA and an independent industry jury granted the award based on the product's technical and sustainability credentials.
DualWipe integrates two functional surfaces in a single product: an abrasive side for removing dirt and residues, and a soft, highly absorbent side for wiping and finishing. The product contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, eliminating the microplastic shedding typical of conventional synthetic wipes.
Patricia Sargeant, Executive Vice President Commercial Nonwovens at Lenzing Group, commented on the recognition:
"We would like to thank EDANA and the independent INDEX Award jury for recognizing LENZING™ DualWipe with the INDEX™ 26 Award. This underlines the relevance of cellulose based, fossil free technologies for the future of the nonwovens industry. With LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology, we provide a scalable, high-performance alternative to fossil-based materials by combining renewable raw materials and advanced fiber and web technologies. Lenzing supports customers in meeting increasing regulatory, brand, and consumer expectations and enables the industry's transition toward more sustainable products."
Alignment With the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
Lenzing's nonwovens solutions are aligned with the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, which prioritizes bio-based materials to reduce fossil resource dependence and strengthen sustainable industrial value chains. The company translates these policy ambitions into industrial-scale products already available to manufacturers.
Current commercial applications span absorbent hygiene products, consumer and industrial wipes, and technical nonwovens. This positions Lenzing as an immediately deployable innovation partner for producers navigating stricter regulatory, brand, and consumer sustainability requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology?
LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology (LNT) is Lenzing Group's proprietary platform that combines renewable cellulosic raw materials with advanced fiber and web technologies. It enables manufacturers to produce bio-based, fossil-free nonwoven materials for hygiene, wipes, and technical applications at industrial scale.
What makes LENZING™ DualWipe different from conventional wipes?
DualWipe integrates two distinct functional surfaces — abrasive and absorbent — in a single product. It contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, meaning it does not shed microplastics during use or end-of-life disposal.
Which markets does Lenzing's bio-based nonwovens portfolio serve?
Lenzing serves three primary application segments: absorbent hygiene products, consumer and industrial wipes, and technical nonwovens. The company presented solutions across all three segments at CIDPEX, Techtextil, and INDEX 2026 in the first half of 2026.
