Lenzing, worldwide leader in the production of innovative cellulose fibers, has been selected by the Underfashion Club, Inc. as a FEMMY 2013 Honoree in the Supplier category. Andreas Dorner, Lenzing’s Global Marketing Director for Textile Fibers, accepted the award at the 2013 FEMMY Gala in New York.
Each year, the Underfashion Club, the Intimate Apparel Industry’s non-profit organization, recognizes the achievements of industry leaders in five key categories. The annual FEMMY Gala event celebrates these five honorees and also raises funds for the Underfashion Club’s education programs.
This year’s five honorees are:
- Supplier: Lenzing Textile Fibers
- Retailer: Bloomingdale’s
- Manufacturer: Cosabella
- Innovation: Hautelook
- Lifetime Achievement: Josie Natori
“Lenzing brings many elements of excellence to our industry,” says Mark Sandler, President of Komar Layering and a member of the FEMMY Selection Committee. “Lenzing’s innovative fibers help our industry create the luxurious, fashionable, comfortable, and sustainable intimate apparel our consumers demand. Lenzing is a dedicated and responsive supplier who attains very high standards in our very demanding industry. We are pleased to recognize their years of outstanding service.”
“I am very proud to accept the 2013 FEMMY on behalf of our employees here in the US and around the world,” says Andreas Dorner of Lenzing. “We are dedicated to providing unique and beautiful fibers for remarkable intimate apparel that is a pleasure to design, make, sell, and wear.”
Lenzing’s fiber collection includes Lenzing Modal, TENCEL, MicroModal, and many other fibers known for their natural softness, color vibrancy, moisture management and skin friendly properties, and many other value-added performance features. In addition, Lenzing is a leader in environmentally responsible manufacturing so Lenzing fibers are sustainable as well as functional and beautiful.