The
German Thuringian Textile and Plastic Research Institute has developed a
lyocell item known as Alceru which can be produced as a round cross-section,
bright staple fibre or filament. A pilot-plant is to be commissioned during 1995
and large scale production is expected in 2 years time. Courtaulds is to build
its first European lyocell staple fibre plant in the UK. When this plant comes
onstream in 1997 Courtaulds will have a total global production capacity of
75,000tpy of lyocell fibre. The fibre is brandnamed Tencel in the fashion
sector and Courtaulds Lyocell for nonwovens and industrial uses. The potential
nonwoven applications for lyocell fibre include wipes, feminine hygiene
products, medical dressings, coverstock, filters and battery separators.
Lenzing are also to build a lyocell staple fibre facility to produce Lenzing
Lyocell.
Anon, Nonwovens Rep. Int., no. 287, Feb. 1995, p. 2
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