EANS-News: Lenzing AG / LENZING™ fibers help to improve the quality of life for butterfly children

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* Undergarments, pajamas and bed linens tested for months
* Moisture management of fibers reduce sweating and hence itching
* Soft and smooth fibers lead to fewer skin injuries

Lenzing - The Lenzing Group, market leader for specialty fibers from the
renewable raw material wood, has been providing both financial support and
textiles made of its fibers to DEBRA Austria, the patient organization for
"butterfly children". The TENCEL(TM) branded lyocell and modal fibers which are
being used are particularly soft and smooth and therefore very skin-friendly. In
turn, they help to improve the quality of life for the "butterfly children".

In recent months, several patients with the skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa
(EB) have tested leggings, undergarments, pajamas, leggings, quilts and bed
linens made of TENCEL(TM) fibers and have found them to be comfortable and skin-
friendly. The skin of EB patients is fragile like the wings of a butterfly. For
this reason, coarse fibers, scratching seams, buttons, zippers and fibers which
hardly or do not at all absorb sweat frequently lead to additional blisters and
sores and increased itching. In contrast, TENCEL(TM) fibers feature particularly
good moisture management and thus support the nature temperature-regulating
properties of the body.

"LENZING(TM) fibers are characterized by their special softness and are thus
pleasant for the 'butterfly children' to wear", says Stefan Doboczky, Chief
Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group. "We are proud that textiles made of our
fibers are very positively received by young and older EB patients and that we
are able to make an important contribution here to improving their quality of
life. We make use of positive feedback to develop new products which are even
softer and more comfortable. In this way they make a positive difference for the
users", he adds.

"I am pleased that the Lenzing Group is devoting its attention to further
developing specialty fibers, which is an important topic for 'butterfly
children'. This is because pleasant and soft garments which support the nature
temperature regulation of the skin and thus a cool and dry feeling contribute to
a better quality of life for younger and older patients on a daily basis",
states Rainer Riedl, father of a "butterfly child" and Chairman and Managing
Director of DEBRA Austria.

Special thanks are owed to the companies Mey and Hefel which have provided
garments and linens made of LENZING(TM) fibers. Both companies are longstanding
cooperation partners of the Lenzing Group and use lyocell and modal fibers for
daywear, nightwear and beddings.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic disease which is currently incurable.
The skin of affected people is particularly vulnerable due to the lack of
structural proteins, like the wings of a butterfly. This condition is the origin
of the name "butterfly children". Thanks to its TENCEL(TM) fibers, the Lenzing
Group has a product which stands out due to its particular softness and high
moisture absorption and therefore offers outstanding wearing comfort. The
cooperation of DEBRA Austria and the Lenzing Group as well as other partners
such as the Ebensee Fashion School will be continued due to the positive
feedback.

Further inquiry note:
Lenzing AG
Waltraud Kaserer
Vice President Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Phone: +43 (0) 7672 701-2713
mailto: w.kaserer@lenzing.com

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issuer: Lenzing AG

A-A-4860 Lenzing
phone: +43 7672-701-0
FAX: +43 7672-96301
mail: office@lenzing.com
WWW: http://www.lenzing.com
ISIN: AT0000644505
indexes: ATX, WBI
stockmarkets: Wien
language: English

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