Lenzing Meetings Brought the Sustainable Textile Value Chain Together
At Lenzing Talks 2025 Istanbul, where Lenzing brought all stakeholders of the textile value chain together under one roof, a wide range of topics were discussed—from sustainable production to technologies shaping the future of the industry. Participants experienced applications developed with Lenzing and examples of new collections.
Lenzing Meetings Istanbul 2025, organized by Lenzing—one of the global industry leaders with its innovative solutions shaping the future of sustainable textiles—was held on Thursday, December 4, at the Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel. The event brought together all links of the textile value chain. Topics discussed included Lenzing’s sustainable production practices, traceability and certification processes, the use of cellulosic fibers in new-season collections, and technologies driving the industry forward. Throughout the event, participants ranging from brands and manufacturers to designers and industry professionals had the opportunity to closely explore Lenzing’s nature-conscious, high-tech fiber solutions.
Feridun Ayırga, Senior Commercial Director, Textiles (Europe, Americas, Türkiye) at Lenzing, stated: “We pursue a holistic strategy in all our activities by focusing on value-creating growth. The key elements of this strategy include increasing operational efficiency and focusing on high-margin premium products. While offering functional innovation to our customers, we focus on traceable and low-impact solutions across the value chain. Sustainable textiles are no longer a choice but an inevitable transformation area. At Lenzing, we combine nature-respectful solutions with technology and prioritize moving forward together with the industry. For this reason, Lenzing Meetings is not just an event; it is a shared dialogue platform on the future of the industry. We expect 2026 and beyond to be a period in which sustainability is approached from a different perspective and where innovation and technology, as in all fields, come to the forefront in the textile sector as well.”
Sustainability, Fashion, and Technology Met on a Single Platform
The event began with Lenzing’s global sustainability vision, emphasizing that sustainable textiles are no longer a preference but a transformation area. This was followed by a presentation from Şeref Fayat, Chairman of the TOBB Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Industry Assembly, who shared insights on the impact of sectoral transformation on competitiveness, global supply chains, and sustainability trends. The meeting also featured comprehensive presentations on sustainability standards and certification processes, as well as a panel with fashion designer Arzu Kaprol. During the panel, Kaprol discussed her approach to sustainable design and the creative processes behind using Lenzing fibers in her collections.
Current Trends Were Evaluated
In the advanced technology session, the technical performance of Lenzing fibers was examined, with a focus on moisture management, durability, microstructures, and functional advantages. The event also included a comprehensive presentation introducing Lenzing’s global innovations. Current trends in activewear, denim, home textiles, and underwear were evaluated, highlighting the growing demand from the fashion world for cellulosic fibers and consumers’ increasing expectations for sustainable products. New collection examples developed in collaboration with brands were also shared.
In the final session, Lenzing Group Türkiye discussed the positioning of TENCEL™ Lyocell and TENCEL™ Modal fibers in new-season collections. Innovative solutions offered by Lenzing to its value-chain partners and opportunities for brand storytelling were presented to participants.
Since 2023, “Lenzing Meetings,” organized to increase environmental awareness in the textile industry, will continue to shape the future of the sector through different cities and thematic focuses.
