Birla Cellulose Launches Ecosoft Fibre Made From Bamboo Pulp
Birla Cellulose, a producer of sustainably focused cellulose fibres, has launched Birla Viscose Ecosoft, a new variant of viscose, made exclusively from bamboo pulp.
“Bamboo is amongst the fastest growing species, with some varieties reaching maturity in 4-6 months. It is widely considered less resource intensive to cultivate versus other natural fibres and hence increasingly seen as an eco-friendly solution for textile needs, the Adiya Birla group company said.
Ecosoft fibres are an advancement over generic viscose fibres, offering higher moisture management.
“The resultant fabrics allow for high breathability, aiding in thermo-regulation and are also characterised by soft textures and light weight,” Birla Cellulose added.
The bamboo pulp is sourced from sustainably managed forests (FSC certified) and the manufacturing processes adhere to high norms of quality and environmental responsibility.
Birla Viscose Ecosoft is embedded with a molecular tracer which allows the manufacturers to trace the supply chain journey through a detailed transaction certificate.
“It’s a proud moment for Birla Cellulose to introduce Birla Viscose Ecosoft. Bamboo based viscose offers significant benefits such as utmost comfort and lustrous drapes, that are being sought by consumers in apparel purchases,” ManMohan Singh, Chief Marketing Officer at Birla Cellulose said
“We believe this product will help the textile industry to meet consumer demand while being assured of the highest levels of quality standards and sustainable practices,” he added.
Birla Cellulose operates 12 sites for pulp and fibre manufacturing that apply environmentally efficient closed loop technologies including recycled materials and enhanced conservation of natural resources.
Birla Cellulose tops the Hot Button Ranking and has been accorded a ‘dark green shirt’ by the Canopy Planet Society and its five global advanced research centers are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and pilot plants.
Birla Cellulose’s fibres are made from renewable wood and are produced using a closed-loop process with significantly lower carbon emissions and lower resource consumption.
