Soft, fluffy sweaters, breathable sports shirts and heat-resistant protective clothing all have one thing in common: the raw material cellulose fiber. And it's usually made in Austria. Up to 2,500 fiber bales leave the plant of the global market leader Lenzing in Upper Austria daily. Plant Manager Arno Ressler explains why he considers strapping technology from TITAN to be "optimum" in an interview with “titango".
titango: Mr. Ressler, what are man-made cellulose fibers?
Arno Ressler: These are fibers produced industrially from wood. Our fibers are composed of 100 percent cellulose, which is produced from beechwood here at our plant in Lenzing.
Where are the fibers used?
We produce up to 900 fiber types. They are mainly used in the textile industry, for example, to make viscose and Modal. Other fibers are used in the hygiene sector as well as in medicine and cosmetics. We have also developed a functional fiber called "Tencel" with an "intelligent" structure. It is light and sturdy at the same time, and it cools or warms as well as controls moisture.