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 industry fairs in the first half of 2026: CIDPEX in China, Techtextil in Frankfurt, and INDEX in Geneva. The company also received the prestigious INDEX 26 Award for LENZING DualWipe in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category, underscoring the relevance of cellulose-based technologies for the future of the nonwovens industry.
At CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing, China—the world's largest exhibition for tissue and disposable hygiene products—Lenzing focused on strengthening its regional presence and increasing global visibility for VEOCEL branded fibers, particularly for absorbent hygiene and wipes applications. The fair served as a key platform in Asia to engage with regional customers and highlight sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt and INDEX 2026 in Geneva, Lenzing further engaged with European and international customers through interactive touch and feel stations that demonstrated LENZING Nonwoven Technology (LNT). These hands-on exhibits allowed visitors to experience the performance, versatility, and material benefits of Lenzing's cellulosic nonwoven solutions in an application-oriented context, attracting strong industry interest.
The central highlight was the recognition of LENZING DualWipe with the INDEX 26 Award at the INDEX fair in Geneva. This innovative wipe, enabled by LENZING Nonwoven Technology, integrates two functional surfaces within a single wipe: an abrasive side for effective removal of dirt and residues, and a soft, highly absorbent side for wiping and finishing. Importantly, DualWipe contains no synthetic fibers, binders, or finishing chemicals, eliminating the risk of microplastic shedding typically associated with conventional synthetic wipes.
Patricia Sargeant, Executive Vice President Commercial Nonwovens at Lenzing Group, stated: "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."
Lenzing's nonwovens solutions are aligned with the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, which emphasizes the use of bio-based materials to reduce dependence on fossil resources and strengthen sustainable industrial value chains. Lenzing translates these strategic ambitions into industrial-scale solutions that are already available for applications in hygiene, wipes, and technical nonwovens.
Across all fairs, Lenzing demonstrated how its fibers and technologies add value to diverse end applications, with a particular focus on 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 to the global nonwovens industry. The company's efforts support the industry's transition toward more sustainable products, addressing increasing regulatory, brand, and consumer expectations.
