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A new method for the recycling APROL System: Future of Textiles

of clothing containing polyamide APROL is a system for process control that runs on software, redundancy, and out-of-the-box solutions

the Linux operating system. All APROL programs
coupled with open-source communication standards
exchange their data using the TCP/IP communication such as OPC UA, Ethernet POWERLINK, and open
Now polyamide fibers can also be recycled with separate in a mechanical process. protocol. Data is then exchanged between the SAFETY. These features enable factories to add value
innovative process. The breakthrough was led by Dr. Mechanical separation is, therefore, out of the programs via the Ethernet TCP/IP network that links to their already available production processes by
Tung Pham, head of the Research Institute for Textile question for polyamide fibers. An organic solvent the computers. increasing profitability and reducing losses and
Chemistry and Textile Physics based in Innsbruck, such as formic acid or cresol could also be used to wastage.
Austria. Dr. Tung said, “If we can recover just a part of dissolve the polyamide. However, the processing The labor-intensive textile industry uses automation
this as raw material for new fibers, we will already be technology is considered less advantageous for many processes like cotton picking, ginning, Energy consumption in a textile mill is enormous, and
making a major contribution to the environment.” because it requires vast amounts of solvent. For the spinning, weaving, processing, and even to some with energy bills soaring, it makes monitoring energy
Together with his team, he has developed a new first time, a new method enables the recycling of extent in garment making. Commonly attributed consumption in factories the need of the hour for
method for recycling clothing that contains clothing containing polyamide as part of a circular advantages of automation include higher productivi- reducing operational expenses. APROL EnMon is an
polyamide fibers. system. The recycled polyamide can then be spun ty, more efficiency, better quality, more customized energy monitoring package allowing factories to
into new textile fibers. products, improved safety, and reduced lead times. measure, record, and analyze energy consumption.
The textiles having polyamide fibers are not easy to A higher degree of automation lowers cost and Historical data allows detailed analysis of energy
recycle like the other plastics. There are already Dr. Tung said, “In our method, only the polyamide is increases quality at more incredible speed and consumption, making it easy to identify cause and
several successful recycling technologies for dissolved and the wool can easily be separated back higher output. However, human and machine safety, effect. By monitoring real-time energy utilization,
separating polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and into wool fibers. This results in just a minimal energy savings, less maintenance, self-diagnostics, companies can reduce operating costs and eventu-
polyethylene (PE) from bottles. Even clothing fabrics reduction of the fiber length. Our approach is to and predictive maintenance to increase machine and ally improve their market competitiveness.
made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate that unravel the surrounding structure of wool or cotton plant uptime are some of the challenges the textile
by dissolving the polyamide. This improves our
is extracted from plastic bottles are available chances of being able to separate the loose wool or industry faces. Thus, the utilization of such software is the Future of
nowadays. These polyamide fibers cannot just cotton without causing hardly any damage.” The enormous benefits of APROL include hardware, Textiles for better production, efficiency, optimization,
and much more.

Photosensitizing antiviral Polyprint innovative automatic

and antibacterial pre-treatment machine for digital

facemasks with 99.999% printing directly on garments

efficacy in Daylight

Polyprint has introduced an innovative automatic
pre-treatment machine for digital printing on pre-treating process a breeze.
The consumption of disposable facemask employ strong electrostatic interaction between garments. With precision spraying capabilities to The machine is equipped with a liquid pressure
increased drastically during the COVID-19 cationic cotton fibers and anionic photosensitizers prepare garments for fantastic prints, an automated regulator for stable liquid pressure and precise
pandemic. People have become accustomed to to get the desired results. The cationic cotton pre-treating process for less downtime and the most movement due to a stepper motor, guaranteeing a
wearing cotton face masks in public places, which contains polycationic short chains produced by a straightforward maintenance system, easily pre-treat gap-free, uniform spraying pattern that will see
could have been contaminated with viruses and self-propagation of 2-diehtylaminoehtyl chloride t-shirts and exceed customer expectations with premium quality prints and washability. Effortlessly
bacteria. These stick viruses to the mask could be (DEAE-Cl) on cotton fibers' surface. vibrant colors, sharp details, and washability! switch between liquids with the touch of a button.
transferred elsewhere when the wearer removes or Independent tubes (40% of total tube length) on
touches it. Researchers have successfully modified The PIFs showcase excellent washability and After extreme Beta testing, PreTreater Pro is created each liquid and cleaner tank reduce liquid waste
during liquid switch and maintenance.
cotton substrated to solve this problem that kills up photostability, making them ideal materials for for spraying quality & consistency, economy, and
to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses within 60 reusable face masks and protective suits with ease of use. A right spray area of 41x60cm The machine is also equipped with Job and
minutes of daylight exposure. improved biological protections compared with (16.1×23.6in), four large diameter flat nozzles
traditional PPE. Further testing showed that the Consumption calculators to take your mind of the
material could be hand-washed at least ten times (0.53mm orifice diameter) for top spraying quality production process. With this advancement, the
The developed fabrics with durable and reusable and constantly exposed to Daylight for at least and accuracy, an auto re-circulation system for production manager knows precisely how much
daylight-induced antibacterial/antiviral functions liquid homogeneity, and a pressure regulator to
seven days without losing its antimicrobial activity liquid has been consumed and the total amount of
spray precisely the quantity required will make the t-shirts sprayed.
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