Nonwovens as printing medium

Simply Beautiful

renewable fibers (cellulose, flax, hemp)
tear-resistant and durable
excellently printed
natural surface or laminated
beautiful natural look
UV-resistant
heat insulation and sound absorbing

Base material for printed wallcovering

This nonwoven can be made from 100% flax fibers or fiber blends viscose and Lyocell. The tensile strength and stability
is achieved during the manufacturing process, in which high-pressure water jets bind the fibers together almost inseparably
and strengthen them. The interwoven and entangled flax fibers remain visible and create a natural color tone.

The flax nonwoven is an outstanding wallcovering for unique room concepts.

With our cellulosic nonwovens made from LENZING^™ Lyocell fibers, we are able to provide our customers a product made of biodegradable fibers*.

Using rotary or digital printing, special prints can be produced for graphic finishing, such as for wallpaper and other wall decorations.

Our XO FLAX PURE and XO LYOCELL PURE material is certified according to B-s1,d0 for the European market.

Our XO FLAX PURE and XO LYOCELL PURE materials are certified according to ASTM E84, Class A for the American market.

_{* Various LENZING™ Lyocell and viscose fibers for nonwoven applications are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and seawater, as well as compostable under household and industrial conditions. This certification does not apply in California, the U.S., and France.}

Materials made of renewable raw materials for different printing technologies

Direct digital printing

Our base material made of flax, Lyocell, viscose or blends of them can easily be printed with the aqueous pigment inks of HP Latex, Canon, Durst, Aleph, Epson, and with UV LED inks.

Our flax and lyocell nonwovens are Canon- certified.

Transfer Pigment System

Mimaki's Pigment Transfer Printing (TRAPIS) is a waterless textile printing process that produces brilliant colors on natural fiber materials.

Existing printing processes can be used to print on Coldenhove's TEXCOL® pigment transfer paper. The print is then transferred to our material using a calender.

This process produces brilliant colors and gives the material abrasion-resistant properties.

Fields of application

Flax nonwoven for wallcovering - XO FLAX

Design unique room concepts! The special XO FLAX PURE material can be used as wallcovering without after-treatment, creating a wall decoration that brings a totally new natural flair to your home.

Unlike conventional nonwoven wallpaper, containing plastics, this wallcover does not require a carrier material, but can be applied directly to the wall coated with (flax) adhesive.

This modern nonwoven wallcovering is something extraordinary!

The flax fibers stand out clearly against the surface, giving the wallpaper a distinctive look. Their excellent properties also make them a perfect fit for innovative interior design concepts.

In addition, this wall covering made of flax and viscose fibers is exceptionally durable—it provides sound insulation and offers good UV resistance.

Hanging this non-woven wallpaper is also quick and easy, thanks to our specially developed flax wallpaper adhesive. Its composition, made of pure methylcellulose, complements the harmonious overall concept of the flax wallpaper.

Since the non-woven wallpaper requires no additional backing material, it can absorb and release humidity much more effectively as needed, ensuring a pleasant, natural indoor climate at all times.

Cellulose nonwovens for wallcovering

Our XO LYOCELL PURE material is made from 100% VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers. Our goal is to provide the printing industry with a material that delivers brilliant colors while being made from biodegradable fibers*.

VEOCEL™ fibers are derived from renewable wood sources¹⁻² and then processed into fibers. VEOCEL™ fibers bring the inherent benefits of cellulose to personal care and hygiene products: natural absorbency, fluid distribution, biodegradability3,4, and versatility.

_{1 FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC certification (PEFC/06-33-92)}

_{2 Lenzing Wood and Pulp Policy (lenzing.com)}

_{3 A range of LENZING™ Lyocell and viscose fibers for nonwoven applications has been certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium as biodegradable in soil, freshwater, and marine environments, as well as compostable under home and industrial composting conditions. Biodegradability has also been demonstrated in the Scripps and HYDRA studies.}

_{4 This claim does not apply to California (USA) and France.}

Innovation in brilliant white.

With our cellulose-based nonwoven fabrics made from viscose or Lyocell, we can provide you with an equally sustainable material. Feel free to contact us about print optimization (primers) and post-treatment, and we’ll supply you with biodegradable materials to serve as a sustainable foundation for your brilliant print designs.