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ANDRITZ neXline airlace hybrid: the sustainable path to premium bio based wipes

Carded-airlaid-carded configuration - Soft care & pure nature

The ANDRITZ neXline airlace hybrid represents the next generation of sustainable wipe production. Designed for bio‑based and plastic‑free materials, this configuration combines carding and airlaid with hydroentanglement into one high‑efficiency line. Using only natural fibers and water‑jet bonding, the line supports the global shift toward environmentally friendly, compostable wipes while delivering the softness, bulk, and strength demanded by today’s consumers.

Engineered three‑layer structure for textile‑like touch and superior absorbency

The ANDRITZ neXline airlace hybrid line is built around a robust three‑layer structure. The line begins with two high‑precision carding systems creating uniform outer layers of viscose, lyocell, or other cellulosic fibers. These layers provide a soft, textile‑like touch and contribute to the wipe’s durability -attributes highlighted in existing ANDRITZ airlace product examples.

Between the two carded webs, the airlaid former creates a highly absorbent pulp layer. ANDRITZ’s strong expertise in airlaid web forming ensures a homogeneous and stable pulp layer.

This middle pulp layer boosts bulkiness, absorbency, and lotion management, making these kinds of wipes ideal for premium hygiene, personal care, and cosmetic applications.

Pure water bonding for plastic‑free, fully biodegradable wipes

In the next step, the three layers are bonded through hydroentanglement – a method that uses only high‑pressure water jets, with no chemical binders. This bonding technology is confirmed in existing ANDRITZ wipe descriptions and is a cornerstone of fully biodegradable, plastic‑free wipe production.

Hydroentanglement ensures excellent strength, softness, and integrity while keeping the product eco‑friendly and skin‑safe.

The drying section ensures optimal web stability, high production speeds, and efficient moisture removal, enabling consistent roll‑good quality. Together, these elements create a premium, bio‑based composite wipe that is soft, strong, absorbent, and designed to meet modern sustainability expectations.

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ANDRITZ neXline airlace hybrid line including airlaid forming unit, carding and hydroentanglement

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Your upgrade option: ANDRITZ neXline airlace hybrid line including compact airlaid forming unit

Features:

Carded–airlaid–carded (CAC) composite configuration combining softness, absorbency, and strength.
Two high‑efficiency carding units for consistent outer layers.
Advanced airlaid forming unit producing a homogeneous pulp web with excellent absorbency.
Hydroentanglement bonding using only water (no chemicals, no binders).
Energy‑efficient drying section for final consolidation and speed optimization.
Bio‑based raw material compatibility, including viscose, pulp, and lyocell.
Engineered for premium wipe markets, offering high-quality output and production stability.

BENEFITS:

100% bio‑based fiber compatibility, including viscose, lyocell, and pulp.
Plastic‑free composite structure, supporting sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Chemical‑free bonding via hydroentanglement, ensuring high purity and skin‑friendly performance.
Exceptional softness thanks to outer carded layers.
High absorbency and bulkiness from the airlaid pulp core.
High strength and durability due to the carded-airlaid-carded three‑layer composite.
Versatile end‑uses: premium baby wipes, cosmetic wipes, hygiene wipes, and personal care applications.
Proven ANDRITZ airlace expertise, including pulp processing, hydroentanglement, drying, and production waste recycling.

Upgrade your conventional spunlace line and add a compact airlaid forming unit

With ANDRITZ upgrade solutions, producers can enhance the capabilities of your existing spunlace line while keeping downtime and space requirements to a minimum. Our solution empowers you to expand your portfolio into bio‑wipes, premium composites, and higher‑strength materials — all without compromising productivity. The airlaid forming unit is specifically engineered to integrate smoothly into both direct and crosslapped spunlace lines. It offers a compact footprint, smooth and fast upgrade process. The additional airlaid layer opens up new possibilities in production and thanks to the fiber encapsulation low linting of the fibers. This makes it ideal for the converting process.