GOOD LOOP, A BETTER FUTURE

Using the limited natural resources better, and reducing or eliminating the harmful impacts of production processes on nature makes circular economy actions more important in the textile industry, today.

Because worldwide 48 million tons of textiles end up as waste every year. 73%* of this ends up in landfills or is incinerated. 10% to 30% of the fabric is wasted in the cutting process** of clothes and home textiles. One of the ways to prevent incredible waste is through the circular economy and keeping this circulation.

Solution: Circular Economy

We get something from our planet and give it back in every production and consumption process. We eat the fruit from the garden, and when we give the seeds back to nature, it offers us new fruits, and a loop occurs. However, in every part of life, creating a better future by joining this perfect cycle is in our hands.

Pioneering Lenzing company is based on creating a cycle in fiber production principles and fashion supply chain. Because this cycle is good for everyone, including consumers, brands, factories, and the entire fashion community.

We, at Özen, are happy to be a part of the GOOD LOOP.

What is TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ Technology?

REFIBRA™ technology refers to the cellulosic fiber that Lenzing brings to the sustainable fashion cycle by transforming pre-consumer and post-consumer cotton textiles that will go to landfills or be incinerated.

Wood pulp TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber obtained from sustainably managed forests and recycled cotton come together in this formula. While recycling cotton eliminates the burden of new cotton production on nature, the natural TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber produced from wood pulp gives the flowy, shiny features and magnificent clothing experience to the fabric, and in final they provide a cycle from forest to fashion.

30% recycled cotton and 70% pure natural fiber TENCEL™ Lyocell emerge a 100% biodegradable product.

Why TENCEL™ Lyocell x REFIBRA™?

Because, TENCEL™ Lyocell x REFIBRA™, which consists of completely natural ingredients, provides the following:

* Botanical origin, biodegradable and compostable.

* Maintains moisture balance, and provides a gentle touch on the skin.

* Hydrophilic and hygroscopic and have high water-absorbing properties thanks to their fibers.

* It's high strength.

* It supports sustainable production.

* It implements the principle of transparency and traceability.

TENCEL™ Lyocell x REFIBRA™ in Özen Collection

We, at Özen, focus on the needs and innovations of sustainable fashion in all our products and production processes, in raw material choices, and in dyeing or finishing practices. We follow and implement concepts that create a sustainable fashion industry and support the circular economy in the textile industry.

Our new products made of TENCEL™ Lyocell x REFIBRA™ are completely natural-based and recyclable, and they are waiting for your discovery.

You can contact our team to learn more about sustainable collections designed by using environmentally-friendly fibers: COTER and DEVON.

TENCEL™ and REFIBRA™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

*Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation Report – A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion's Future, 2017.

** Source: Reverse Resources – How Much Does Garment Industry Actually Waste?, Online.

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