GRAZ - International technology group Andritz has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, one of Europe’s largest textile research and development centres.

This customised line is expected to enhance Aitex’s capabilities for textile recycling trials while expanding its portfolio of recycling solutions.

Aitex is said to be Spain’s leading centre for research, innovation and advanced technical services for the textile industry and the only Spanish centre accredited to issue Oeko-Tex certifications. With the installation of the new Andritz equipment, Aitex says it is strengthening its support for customers from various industries including geotextile and agrotextile, automotive, and fashion.

The reXline tearing equipment can process a large variety of raw materials and has been customised to meet Aitex’s specific needs for R&D projects focused on recycling post-industrial and post-consumer waste.

“This collaboration with Andritz allows us to expand our trial capabilities and enhance services we provide to our customers,” said Vincent Blanes, CEO of Aitex. “The new equipment efficiently supports the growing demand for textile recycling solutions and ensures our R&D remains at the forefront of innovation.”