ANDRITZ Commissions Three Spunlace Lines at Alar Facility

ANDRITZ has successfully commissioned three neXline spunlace production lines for Alar Silk Road New Materials at the company’s facility in Aral City, Xinjiang, China. The lines are configured in a crosslapped layout and are now fully operational, strengthening Alar’s production capacity for high-quality nonwoven materials used in hygiene and medical applications.

The spunlace lines are designed to process viscose and cotton fibers and are engineered to meet strict quality requirements for demanding end uses. According to ANDRITZ, the systems deliver high web uniformity, strong tensile properties, and high production rates, enabling consistent output at industrial scale.

Each line is equipped with Profile™ crosslappers, which ensure even fiber distribution across the web. This contributes to stable product quality while reducing operating costs through optimized fiber usage and improved process efficiency.

Since production began in November, the lines have demonstrated reliable and safe operation. Alar Silk Road New Materials reports that ongoing process optimization and energy management measures are being implemented to further improve efficiency and maximize value creation for customers.

The commissioning project also marked a milestone in execution speed, with the first line brought online in record time. Based on the successful startup, ANDRITZ and Alar plan to deepen their cooperation, focusing on innovation, digitalization, and energy efficiency to support sustainable industrial development in the Xinjiang region.

Alar Silk Road New Materials Co., Ltd., based in Aral City, is a producer of nonwoven materials for hygiene, medical, and care markets. The company leverages regional cotton resources and advanced processing technologies while also developing renewable raw material solutions aligned with circular economy objectives.

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