FT Textile, being one example of a successful sustain ability concept, reduces the investments and workload by shortening the process through the use of Integrated Draw Frames (IDF). The concept minimising errors at the same time provides savings in space. The managers of FT Textile informed that so far they have produced an average of 450 tons per card and that they were quite satisfied with the quality.
How did you decide to process your own noils with Integrated Draw IDF2 and What convinced you of this concept?
At FT Textile we rely on OE spinning. We use 100 % raw cotton, but also cotton mix with waste (comber noil). This process allows excellent processing of short fibres (fibre length 20.6 mm) into yarn.This process is particularly suitable for us, since we can use short waste fibres produced during combing without any problems, in addition to so-called virgin cotton. This not only saves raw materials, but also space, energy and personnel.
“So far we have produced an average of 450 tons”
How much yarn do you already produce with that concept?
So far we have produced an average of 450 tons per card. We produce yarn from Ne 10 to 36. In the near future, we expect to produce at least 1,000 tons of yarn with consistent quality from each card. We produce with three blending ratios: The first blend consists of 100 % raw cotton, blend 2 of 80 % cotton and 20 % waste. Blend 3 contains only noils.
What are the environmental advantages of this process?
The most important advantages for us are the significant energy savings and the reduced space requirement. Also important for us is the fact that we need less personnel due to the simplified can transport. We are convinced that the shortened process will continue to be important for us. We are extremely satisfied with the quality. We have not yet received any major complaints from our customers.
About FT Textile: Besides having a daily capacity of 41 tons of cotton yarn production, the company also manufactures through sustainability concepts.
How did you decide to process your own noils with Integrated Draw IDF2 and What convinced you of this concept?
At FT Textile we rely on OE spinning. We use 100 % raw cotton, but also cotton mix with waste (comber noil). This process allows excellent processing of short fibres (fibre length 20.6 mm) into yarn.This process is particularly suitable for us, since we can use short waste fibres produced during combing without any problems, in addition to so-called virgin cotton. This not only saves raw materials, but also space, energy and personnel.
“So far we have produced an average of 450 tons”
How much yarn do you already produce with that concept?
So far we have produced an average of 450 tons per card. We produce yarn from Ne 10 to 36. In the near future, we expect to produce at least 1,000 tons of yarn with consistent quality from each card. We produce with three blending ratios: The first blend consists of 100 % raw cotton, blend 2 of 80 % cotton and 20 % waste. Blend 3 contains only noils.
What are the environmental advantages of this process?
The most important advantages for us are the significant energy savings and the reduced space requirement. Also important for us is the fact that we need less personnel due to the simplified can transport. We are convinced that the shortened process will continue to be important for us. We are extremely satisfied with the quality. We have not yet received any major complaints from our customers.
About FT Textile: Besides having a daily capacity of 41 tons of cotton yarn production, the company also manufactures through sustainability concepts.
