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Recycling fibers from garment waste into technical textiles Pureko to install a new Andritz eXcelle needle-punching line for the recycling of garments. Founded in 2009, Pureko is one of the most important producers of nonwovens in Poland. The company’s nonwoven products are mainly used for wadding; they are free of chemicals, do not involve any health hazards, and are hypoallergenic. Pureko’s products carry top certificates such as INTERTEK, FIRA, OEKO-TEX, and the National Institute of Hygiene. The final products will have fabric weights ranging from 300-500 gsm, and production capacity will be up to 750 kg/h. Installation and start-up are scheduled for the third quarter of 2021. This is the second ANDRITZ line to be supplied to Pureko, thus demonstrating the strong partnership between both companies. Three years ago, Pureko invested in a new, modern plant supplied by ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau to produce soft nonwovens in the furniture, textile, and clothing industries. The new line will enable Pureko to continue its ongoing growth.
Color Max won the best product for ISPO 2021/22 sports category Grand Textile specializes in functional fabrics and knits for sportswear, outdoor, and baselayers presented a nylon & spandex fabric combining different yarns and treated with the patented "Color Max" finish. Due to the different yarns on the face side, the color is absorbed differently during the dyeing process. The result is a unique pattern and color combination. The Color Max finish is currently manufactured exclusively in Taiwan. The fabric was awarded the best product for fall/winter 2021/22 at the ISPO Textrends in the category of street sports. Besides, Grand Textile focuses on sustainability: for example, the company expands the share of recycled polyester yarns, and all chemicals are bluesign approved. In 2020, approximately 7.5 million meters of recycled poly fabrics were produced, an increase of 80 percent compared to the previous year. The introduced functional fabric is made by a special dyeing process, with a unique pattern, and can be applied to any material, maintaining the fabric's original soft hand. February/March 2021
