The Online Fiber Recovery Line enables the in-line reprocessing of blow room and card waste, allowing fibers to be recovered and returned to the production process. The system extracts waste from the process flow, subjects it to a precise cleaning process and enables recovered fibers to be fed back into production. In this way, waste volumes are reduced while valuable raw material is reintroduced into manufacturing.
In cotton spinning, efficiency is a critical parameter not only in terms of cost management but also for sustainable production goals. During the blow room process — the first stage of the production chain — fibers are opened, cleaned and prepared for carding. At this stage, foreign matter and short fibers are separated to ensure yarn quality, while a portion of usable fibers may still enter the waste stream. On average, blow room waste in cotton spinning lines ranges between 3% and 7%. In mills processing thousands of tons of cotton annually, this corresponds to hundreds of tons of raw material loss and significant financial impact.
Up to 160 tons of raw material savings
The solution can be easily integrated into existing lines and stands out with its low investment requirement and fast return on investment. It is stated that an average spinning mill can achieve raw material savings of up to 160 tons per year and cost advantages of approximately €288,000.
Sustainability and cost efficiency together
In-line fiber recovery is considered an important step in reducing raw material consumption, improving operational efficiency and lowering environmental impact. Reusing fibers that would otherwise be discarded contributes to both sustainability targets and economic performance. With its easy implementation and fast payback potential, the solution aims to support a smarter and more resource-efficient approach to cotton processing.