ANDRITZ Perfojet: 40 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Nonwovens Technology

ANDRITZ Perfojet, one of the global leaders in nonwovens technology, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The company pioneered hydroentanglement technology which allows bonding almost any type of fibres 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.

Future focused on sustainability

Building on its legacy, Perfojet continues to lead with advanced solutions such as complete spunlace lines (neXline spunlace, neXline wetlace) that enable the efficient production of nonwovens from 100% sustainable fibres, and drying solutions (neXdry air-through dryer, neXecodry energy saving solution) that allow to reduce energy consumption by 15% compared to previous solutions.

Looking ahead, ANDRITZ Perfojet is committed to supporting the green transition in nonwovens production. The company’s R&D efforts are focused on reducing the use of plastic 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.