photo by Eeva Suorlahti
IONCELL TEAM
Ioncell – Sustainable Textile Fibre for the Future
Aalto University 2017
Ioncell is a process that turns wood pulp, used cotton textiles or even old newspapers and cardboard into new high-quality textile fibres without harmful chemicals. The process uses an environmentally friendly solvent called ionic liquid, developed in Finland by a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. Ioncell fibres feel soft and luxurious, and perform well in both clothing and technical applications. The production technology is currently at a pilot scale.
This fabric is made of 50% Ioncell, and 50% commercial lyocell. It is designed by Maija Fagerlund and woven by Lapuan Kankurit.The coat is designed by Anna-Mari Leppisaari.