Alar Silk Road New Materials and Andritz have successfully commissioned three spunlace lines in crosslapped configuration at Alar’s plant in Aral City, Xinjiang, China.

The new lines strengthen Alar’s capacity to produce high-quality nonwovens and support the development of a more resource-efficient and sustainable ecosystem for the region’s hygiene and medical industries.

The neXline spunlace lines process viscose and/or cotton fibres to produce nonwoven fabrics that meet stringent quality requirements for hygiene and medical end uses. The lines deliver excellent web uniformity, strong tensile properties, and high production rates, enabling Alar to meet the growing market demand. The latest Profile crosslappers help reduce operating costs by ensuring even fibre distribution.

“Since production began in November, the lines have been operating reliably and safely,” says Xueyan Li, Alar’s general manager. “We are continuing to optimise processes and energy use to further increase efficiency and create greater value for our customers.”

“The partnership with Andritz has exceeded our expectations,” adds chairman Quanzhi Feng. “The first line was commissioned in record time, demonstrating the professionalism of the Andritz team. This gives us great confidence as we continue to expand our production capacity.”

The two companies plan to deepen their cooperation in innovation, digitalization and energy efficiency to implement Alar’s goals and contribute to sustainable industrial development in the Xinjiang region.

Using the region’s rich cotton resources, Alar develops advanced materials supported by strong technological capabilities. It is also driving innovation in renewable raw materials, converting resources such as reeds into high‑value pulp. Through continuous collaboration and technological development, the company is building a modern, internationally competitive industrial base.

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