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After a large fire in October 2018, the long-established Bavarian fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres is currently rebuilding the heart of their viscose fiber production. In the process, the focus lies on modern state-of-the-art equipment and particularly on resource-saving and environmentally friendly production technology.
Kelheim’s viscose specialty fibers consist of 100% cellulose, a renewable raw material, and are therefore completely biodegradable. These fibers offer an eco-friendly alternative to mineral-oil-based fibers, in particular for end products - like many nonwovens or hygiene applications - intended for convenient one-time use.
Kelheim’s specialty fibers for this area include Galaxy, a viscose fiber for tampon production, as well as short cut fibers that have been specifically designed for processing in modern wetlaid plants. These fibers enable the manufacturing of completely plastic-free and even flushable wipes from 100% cellulose.
In textiles, too, consumers value natural materials. Kelheim’s range of specialty fibers for textile applications comprises spun-dyed fibers, as well as the renowned brand names Viloft and Viseta: In yarns, the flat fiber Viloft creates small air pockets, that make the textile highly breathable and comfortable – an ideal fiber for warm, close-to-the-skin feel-good clothes.
Viseta is 50% finer than silk and gives clothes a flowing drape and a soft and naturally luxurious touch.
Kelheim’s specialty fibers for this area include Galaxy, a viscose fiber for tampon production, as well as short cut fibers that have been specifically designed for processing in modern wetlaid plants. These fibers enable the manufacturing of completely plastic-free and even flushable wipes from 100% cellulose.
In textiles, too, consumers value natural materials. Kelheim’s range of specialty fibers for textile applications comprises spun-dyed fibers, as well as the renowned brand names Viloft and Viseta: In yarns, the flat fiber Viloft creates small air pockets, that make the textile highly breathable and comfortable – an ideal fiber for warm, close-to-the-skin feel-good clothes.
Viseta is 50% finer than silk and gives clothes a flowing drape and a soft and naturally luxurious touch.