Jul 18, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. Lenzing and Weyerhaeuser will work together on the development of novel lyocell-based nonwoven fabrics, Weyerhaeuser said. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 15 July 2008. The objective of the collaboration is to develop a technology for the large-scale industrial production of an innovative and sustainable cellulose-based material for industrial and personal care applications. The technology will provide an alternative to petroleum-based materials in nonwoven products with raw materials based on renewable wood fiber. The product is based on lyocell technology in which a solution of cellulose is processed directly and without intermediate process steps into a nonwoven fabric. Lenzing provides the global textile and nonwovens industry with high-quality cellulose fibers. The company is the leading supplier in many business-to-business markets – from special cellulose fibers to high-tech plastics polymers. Weyerhaeuser, one of the world’s largest forest products companies. It is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities.