Lyocell Fiber Market SWOT Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast Lyocell Fiber Market - Global Industry Analysis, S

Lyocell Fiber Market - Global Industry Analysis,
Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014
- 2020
Lyocell fiber, a type of rayon, is primarily manufactured from bleached wood pulp
(also known as dissolving pulp). It is derived from cellulose. Lyocell, widely known as
the third generation cellulose fiber, has expanded the market for conventional rayon
fibers. Lyocell fibers are used in several end-user industries such as home textiles,
apparel, medical equipment, and nonwoven apparel such as baby diapers. Products
such as casual wear; high-end designer clothes, sportswear, home textiles
(including bedsheets, curtains, drapes, and carpets) and other products (such as
medical gloves and surgical equipment) are made from lyocell fibers. With rising
awareness about environmental sustainability in the textile industry, lyocell fibers
have gained popularity among a broad spectrum of end-users owing to their eco-
friendly manufacturing process. Lyocell fiber is manufactured through an
environmentally sustainable closed-loop method. Closed-loop manufacturing is a
process, wherein most chemicals and solvents employed can be reused. Akin to
most man-made fibers, the production of lyocell fiber requires more energy than
that for natural fibers. However, according to Lenzing AG, low-carbon biofuels can
be used to manufacture lyocell fiber. This helps reduce carbon emissions. There
exists a low degree of backward integration in the lyocell fiber market. Companies
such as Lenzing AG manufacture wood pulp used to make lyocell fiber.
Weyerhaeuser, a popular manufacturer of wood pulp, owns one of the largest
timberland in the U.S. Lenzing AG and Weyerhaeuser collaborated in 2008 to
develop novel lyocell-based nonwoven fabrics.
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Demand for lyocell fiber was the highest in the apparel application segment,
accounting for over 55% of the volume share in 2013, owing to its favorable
properties such as soft, absorbent, and superior qualities. Demand for lyocell fibers
in home textiles application is also increasing rapidly, as these are used to make
drapes and curtains. Lyocell fibers are biodegradable; hence, these are extensively
used in the manufacture of surgical products and baby diapers. Lyocell fiber is a
strong and absorbent fabric, wherein the absorbent property and wet strength of
the fiber is better than the traditional cotton fiber. These fibers are washable and
resistant to shrinkage. Therefore, lyocell fiber is used widely in the apparel industry.
Lyocell fibers are biodegradable materials; hence, these are used in various
applications. For instance, these fibers are used in the manufacture of surgical