Austrian fibre maker Lenzing and Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara have unveiled Remod, a collection showing new ways to use wood-based fibres in denim. It was shown at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show on 14 October.
What is lyocell?
Lyocell is a fibre made from wood pulp. Lenzing sells it under the Tencel brand. It is known for being soft and smooth, with a fluid drape, and it is often used in shirts and in blends with cotton.
Three fibres, three looks
Remod uses three types of Tencel lyocell. The standard fibre gives a fluid drape, softness and depth of colour. A version called HV100 uses fibres of uneven length to give a matte look that is closer to cotton. A third, coarser fibre gives a drier touch and a slubby, linen-like texture without adding weight.
The collection includes heavyweight menswear jackets, mid-weight wide-leg and stretch jeans, and casual shirts made with no cotton at all.
A growing network of mills
Lenzing also announced more mills for its HV100 partner network. It began in October 2025 with 17 mills in five countries and now has nearly 50 mills in 13 countries. New partners include the first Indian mills to join, along with mills in Taiwan, China, Brazil and Pakistan. Lenzing says mills can use the fibre with their existing machines, processes and chemicals, without new investment.
The tailoring view
Cloth keeps changing, even in a world as traditional as tailoring. New fibres and blends can change how a fabric drapes, how it feels and how it wears in different seasons. If you are curious about what goes into your cloth, ask us at your next fitting, or book an appointment.
Source: FashionUnited.
Photo: Rico Cilliers and colormass (Poly Haven) (CC0, no attribution required).
