Sustainable carbon fibers from Teijin

Teijin Carbon, a producer of carbon fibers and carbon fiber-based materials, is launching a new brand for its next generation of carbon fiber products. The Tenax Next™ brand is redefining what is possible in sustainable carbon fiber materials.

Tenax Next™ represents a remarkable leap forward in eco-conscious material science. Featuring circular feedstock with a significantly reduced carbon footprint, the carbon fiber materials under this new brand maintain the strength, durability and performance that Tenax™ carbon fiber products are known for. This innovation aligns with Teijin Carbon's commitment to sustainability and addresses growing demand for environmentally responsible, high-performance materials.

“With Tenax Next™ we're driving the evolution of carbon fiber technology. We've developed a new generation of materials that meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions," said Jörg Friedrich, CTO of Teijin Carbon Europe. "And this is just the beginning. We are delivering top-tier performance while pushing forward circularity and advancing the optimization of production processes."

The development of Tenax Next™ has been met with enthusiasm from industry partners. Marc Fette, CEO of the Composite Technology Center of Airbus Company, stated, "Teijin’s development of Tenax Next™ HTS45 E23 24K carbon fiber filament yarn, offering a significant CO₂ saving for future advanced materials, has reshaped our expectations. It’s amazing to see a material that not only delivers outstanding performance but also aligns perfectly with our sustainability ambition.”

Tenax Next™ materials are set to revolutionize industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to pressure vessels and high-quality industrial applications by offering eco-friendly alternatives without compromising on quality or performance.

Teijin Carbon will be launching two new Tenax Next™ carbon fiber products at JEC World 2025 in Paris, demonstrating how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand. Tenax Next™ HTS45 E23 24K filament yarn offers a 35 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to existing solutions, while maintaining excellent processability, high performance and the renowned quality standards of Tenax™. The other new product, Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm short carbon fiber, is made from repurposed materials. With a strong focus on circularity, Teijin Carbon aims to conserve valuable resources and promote the reuse of materials in a true end-of-life cycle.