#Spinning

2021-04-01

A family excursion: The MO40 system at Domotex Asia

Truetzschler Man-Made Fibers introduced the new member of the “Optima” carpet yarn machine platform family at the trade fair in Shanghai; the MO40-E for fine filaments. Now customers can choose between the compact MO40-C extrusion system for standard yarn and the flexible “E” variant for standard and specialty Bulked Contiunous Filament (BCF) yarn production.

On the one hand, the extrusion system for BCF carpet yarns, which forms the basis for the machine, is tailored to meet the increasing demand for high-count carpet yarns for silky soft, velvety carpets and, at the same time, the design is ready to meet the needs of the large market for standard carpet yarns.

The production of high-count yarns is challenging as only wafer-thin individual fibres with the smallest diameter achieve the desired effect. The MO40-E puts efficient and convenient production of such fibres within reach. The maximum number of individual filaments increases by 50 % in comparison with the MO40-C – up to 500 to 750.

More individual filaments in a BCF yarn require more nozzles in the spinning package and as a result a wider spinning beam. High-quality yarns are only produced if the hot, formable filaments are cooled evenly after spinning. In order to achieve the appropriate circulation of process air, more space is also required in the quenching system. The partition of the MO40-E increases to 2,500 mm.

Given that high-count yarns are a niche product, the MO40-E is also engineered for the production of standard yarns with 3 dpf or more. In these cases, an MO40-C standard spinning package is used in the spinning beams with the help of adapters.

The increased flexibility – the operating window ranges from 500 to 7,000 dtex yarns – has its price when it comes to space requirement: Whilst the compact version MO40-C occupies a space of 2,000 x 2,000 mm, the space requirement of the MO40-E increases to 2,500 x 2,000 mm. Despite the constructional adjustments the dwell time of the melt remains very short, guaranteeing a consistently high product quality.

Energy efficiency in spunlacing

Drying is an important step for producing high-quality nonwoven products. But evaporating moisture at rapid speed is very energy intensive. That’s why their innovators created the Modular Performance Dryer (MPD). It delivers excellent performance and reduces energy consumption when drying cotton, viscose and pulp nonwovens. Its compact design saves floor space – and the MPD even fits into existing lines! The first successful installation of this flexible and future-proof solution is now cutting costs and supporting sustainability for their longstanding customer, Lentex.

Redefining nonwovens carding with the X-Series

Nonwoven textile producers are getting squeezed by two powerful forces. On one side, costs for energy and fibers are rising. On the other, customers demand increasing levels of quality, flexibility and sustainability. Two next-generation nonwoven cards from Trützschler are now easing that pressure – by improving performance, boosting resource-efficiency and giving nonwovens the X-factor!

T-SUPREMA: Live Demonstration of versatility

Nonwovens producers looking for solutions for extremely versatile nonwovens for many applications will find them in the T-SUPREMA needling lines. At Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany in April, the Trützschler Nonwovens team demonstrated the performance of T-SUPREMA live at customer events. Customers were impressed by the flexibility of the needle-punching line.

Monitor, adjust, perfect

FiberGuard BCF is the name of the new system for real-time monitoring of yarn tension in all Neumag BCF production processes. Barmag, the innovation and technology leader for filament spinning systems, presented this innovation of its Neumag product line at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore last November. The new BCF yarn tension sensor is compatible with all current Neumag BCF machines and can be easily retrofitted to existing Neumag BCF S8 machines.

“Action helps us change what we do!”

DAY 0 takes place deliberately before PERFORMANCE DAYS begins. It is conceived as a space for reflection, dialogue and active engagement — a moment to pause before the fair, rethink established systems and address sustainability not as a trend, but as a fundamental transformation challenge. Under the guiding metaphor “Turn the Tap Off”, DAY 0 focuses on root causes rather than symptoms, systemic change rather than isolated solutions, and collective responsibility rather than individual silos.

Pets in fashion: functional and sustainable textiles find new market at Intertextile Apparel

China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over USD 500 million) market in 2024, growing more than 20% annually¹. To help exhibitors harness this trend, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will launch the Pet Boutique, presenting a range of innovative, sustainable materials that prioritise both functionality and comfort for pets.

VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are now detectable worldwide – in drinking water, soil and the human body. These so-called “forever chemicals” are considered hazardous to health and potentially carcinogenic, as they do not break down and remain in the environment permanently. Despite these risks, PFAS are still used in a wide range of products. More than 15 years ago, VAUDE made a strategic decision to gradually eliminate PFAS from all product categories.

Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile AB and accelerates industrialization of new fibers

The Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibers and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected technology platform. The transaction is executed through the issuance of new shares.