Plantae Technologies and Zylotex enter into an exclusive joint development agreement to commercialize hemp fibre-based lyocell production
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Plantae Technologies To Be the Exclusive Supplier of Geometrically Refined Hemp Bast Fibres for Zylotex Cellulosic Fibres.
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EDMONTON, AB, May 12, 2025 - Edmonton, Alberta based companies Plantae Technologies Inc. (PTI), a Canadian sustainable fibre-based products company, and Zylotex Inc., a worldwide leader in cellulosic manmade fibres from hemp bast fibres , are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutually exclusive joint development agreement to commercialize hemp-fibre based lyocell production. The agreement calls for the companies to develop from pilot plant to full commercial scale volumes of hemp bast fibres, provided by PTI, for pulping and subsequent lyocell production utilizing Zylotex’s proprietary technologies in these fields.
PTI’s the only company in the world to use a proprietary technology that releases the most potential in natural fibres to harness nature for the widest possible applications, its technical superiority is centred around a novel technology that exploits the fracture points inherent in all natural materials to refine the feedstocks into carefully defined dimensions. This approach, which does not require the consumption of water or chemicals and uses a fraction of the energy required in traditional refining methods, is a zero-waste manufacturing model. Zylotex is leading the world in the regenerated cellulose from hemp and post-consumer cellulosic textiles field. This innovation aims to establish a made-in-Canada supply of regenerated cellulose fibres using local sources of cellulose and the environmentally friendly lyocell process. The agreement calls for Plantae and Zylotex to be mutually exclusive partners in the development of this unique natural fibre in a multitude of industrial, textile and non-woven applications.
In a joint statement issued by both companies, Denis Taschuk, CEO of Plantae Technologies, and Ken Barker, CEO of Zylotex, said “This is an important development for both companies as we look to create a unique partnership securing a technological advancement in the regenerated fibre sector. Plantae’s unique refining process, combined with Zylotex’s innovative pulping and lyocell extrusion processes of hemp bast and hurd fibres, creates sustainable, renewable yarns that open markets in geo textiles, composites, non-wovens and traditional spun yarn industries. The unique properties of hemp bast fibres create filaments of unrivaled strength and tenacity, allowing for broad market applications. We believe that we will play a significant role in filling the global shortage of natural fibres, forecast to be 35 million tons by 2050, with the added advantage of displacing synthetic fibres and the growing threat from micro plastics in the environment.”
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About Plantae
Plantae Technologies Inc. (PTI) is a Canadian sustainable products company based near Edmonton, Alberta. PTI believes that plant-based fibres from agricultural residues and food production are the last major sustainable natural resource available for conversion into multiple industry sectors and product categories. PTI’s technical superiority is centred around a novel technology that exploits the fracture points inherent in all natural materials to refine the feedstocks into carefully defined dimensions. This approach does not require the consumption of water or chemicals and uses a fraction of the energy required in traditional refining methods. Furthermore, it is a zero-waste manufacturing model.
For more information, visit www.plantaetech.com
About Zylotex
Zylotex is pioneering sustainable textiles with lyocell from hemp. This innovative initiative aims to establish a made-in-Canada supply of regenerated cellulose fibres using local sources of cellulose and the environmentally friendly lyocell process. This is the first research of its kind to be conducted using Alberta-grown hemp as a lyocell feedstock. Hemp bast and hurd present exciting opportunities as local sources of cellulose for the lyocell process. Unlike other plants (such as eucalyptus or bamboo), hemp offers unique properties that allow for improved yarn structures. The dissolving pulps produced from hemp bast and hurd enable the creation of yarns with enhanced organoleptic and technical performance. This versatility comes from utilizing different parts (bast and hurd) of the same plant.
For more information, visit www.zylotex.ca
