KARL MAYER–Lenzing Alliance Pushes Cellulose Fibres into the Warp-Knitting Mainstream
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KARL MAYER and the Lenzing Group have entered into a strategic innovation partnership aimed at accelerating the use of regenerated cellulose fibres in warp knitting, a move announced at Première Vision Paris on February 3, 2026. The collaboration signals a significant step toward expanding sustainable material options within high-performance knitted textiles.
At the core of the project is the development of efficient processing solutions for Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibres using Micro Technology on KARL MAYER’s advanced warp-knitting machines. Produced from responsibly sourced wood, these cellulose fibres feature exceptionally fine titers, enabling the creation of finer yarns and fabrics that offer superior softness, fluid drape, light weight, and enhanced movement.
Despite their uniform fibre length and strong mechanical properties, cellulose fibres present technical challenges in warp knitting applications. The joint project addresses these hurdles by combining Lenzing’s deep expertise in fibre production, yarn engineering, and downstream spinning with KARL MAYER’s decades of experience in warp-beam preparation and high-performance warp-knitting technology.
The partners aim to demonstrate scalable, industrially viable textile solutions that deliver high fabric quality with minimal hairiness and a homogeneous yarn structure. The initiative supports the textile industry’s broader transition toward efficient, high-quality, and lower-impact material solutions, reinforcing the role of cellulose fibres in next-generation warp-knitted applications.
03:46 PM, Feb 04
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