Lenzing Group Showcases Bio-Based Nonwovens at Global Fairs, Wins INDEX Award
Lenzing Group demonstrates scalable, bio-based nonwoven solutions at three major industry fairs and wins the INDEX 26 Award for its LENZING DualWipe, highlighting the shift toward fossil-free materials.
The Lenzing Group, a leading producer of regenerated cellulose fibers, has strengthened its nonwovens business by showcasing scalable, bio-based solutions at three major international fairs in the first half of 2026. The company presented its LENZING Nonwoven Technology at CIDPEX in China, Techtextil in Frankfurt, and INDEX in Geneva, emphasizing a shift away from fossil-based materials.
At CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing, China, the world’s largest exhibition for tissue and disposable hygiene products, Lenzing focused on increasing global visibility of VEOCEL branded fibers for absorbent hygiene and wipes applications. At Techtextil and INDEX, interactive touch and feel stations demonstrated the performance and versatility of Lenzing’s cellulosic nonwoven solutions, attracting significant industry interest.
A key highlight was the recognition of LENZING DualWipe with the prestigious INDEX 26 Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the INDEX fair in Geneva. The innovative wipe integrates two functional surfaces: an abrasive side for removing dirt and a soft, absorbent side for finishing. It contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, eliminating the risk of microplastic shedding associated with conventional synthetic wipes.
Patricia Sargeant, Executive Vice President Commercial Nonwovens at Lenzing Group, said: “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’s nonwovens solutions align with the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, which emphasizes bio-based materials to reduce dependence on fossil resources and strengthen sustainable industrial value chains. The company translates these strategic ambitions into industrial-scale solutions already available for hygiene, wipes, and technical nonwovens applications.
Across all fairs, Lenzing demonstrated how its fibers and technologies add value to diverse end applications, particularly absorbent hygiene products and advanced nonwoven solutions. By combining fiber innovation, application expertise, and close collaboration along the value chain, Lenzing positions itself as an innovation and solution provider for the global nonwovens industry.