Alar Silk Road New Materials has successfully started production on three Andritz spunlace lines in crosslapped configuration at its facility 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 new lines were originally announced early last year.

The neXline spunlace lines from Andritz can process viscose and/or cotton fibers 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 fiber distribution.

Xueyan Li, General Manager of Alar Silk Road New Materials, says: “Since production began in November, the lines have been operating reliably and safely. We are continuing to optimize processes and energy use to further increase efficiency and create greater value for our customers.”

Quanzhi Feng, Chairman of Alar Silk Road New Materials, added: “The partnership with Andritz has exceeded our expectations. 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.”

Alar Silk Road New Materials Co., Ltd., based in Aral City, Xinjiang, is a leading producer of high-quality nonwovens for hygiene, medical, and care applications. Using the region’s rich cotton resources, the company develops advanced materials supported by strong technological capabilities.

Alar also drives innovation in renewable raw materials, converting resources such as reed into high-value pulp, which supports circular economy goals. Through continuous collaboration and technological development, the company is building a modern, internationally competitive industrial base.