Andritz Perfojet is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, as a pioneer of hydroentanglement technology which allows the highly efficient bonding of almost any type of fibre into nonwoven fabrics without additional binders.

Over the past four decades, more than 300 Jetlace hydroentanglement systems have been installed, improving the quality and efficiency of wipes, hygiene and personal care products as well as geotextiles, filters, artificial leather substrates, battery separators and gas diffusion layers. The technology has transformed the production of nonwoven fabrics and set new standards for innovation and sustainability in the industry.

Building on its legacy, Perfojet continues to lead with advanced solutions such as complete spunlace lines – neXline spunlace and wetlace – that enable the efficient production of nonwovens from 100% sustainable fibres, and drying solutions including neXdry and neXecodry that have enabled energy consumption to be reduced by 15% compared to previous solutions.

Andritz Perfojet is now committed to supporting the green transition in nonwovens production and its R&D efforts are focused on reducing the use of synthetics and increasing the use of viscose, lyocell, pulp and recycled fibres. In addition, its technology and spunlace pilot lines in Montbonnot, France, offer customers the opportunity to process new sustainable fibres such as hemp, linen, flax and wool.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud of our heritage and excited about the future within the Andritz Nonwoven and Textile global team,” says Bruno Roche, managing director of Andritz Perfojet. “Our focus is to provide sustainable, resource-efficient technologies and economically viable solutions that support the green transformation of the nonwovens industry.”

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