Lenzing AG
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The Lenzing Group is an international group with its headquarters in Lenzing, Austria, and production sites in all major markets. Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibe
Lenzing AG in Lenzing
Share of the Lenzinger Zellwolle- und Papierfabrik AG, issued July 1941
Rayon
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Rayon, also called viscose, is a semi-synthetic fiber made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products. It has the same molecular structure as cellulo
Lenzing AG
…1964, an agreement was concluded with Courtaulds Limited, London, providing for close cooperation in the field of research, processes and production for viscose fibers. In 1965, the construction of a plant for sulfuric acid production was started at Lenzing, which went into operation at the end of the same year…
A device for spinning viscose rayon dating from 1901
A viscous solution of cellulose xanthate dissolved in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution referred to as "viscose dope", prior to regeneration of the cellulose fibers
Lyocell shirt
A close-up of rayon from a skirt