9 March 2009, Remscheid – According to Swiss textile
machinery manufacturer Oerlikon Barmag, the demand for top-quality polyester
Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) is growing significantly, particularly in the Chinese
market. The company says that yarn qualities for further processing using
high-speed warp-knitting methods have been in especially high demand over the
past few months
The warp-knitting process which is especially good for
producing mesh fabrics requires particularly even yarn, as even the smallest irregularities
in the yarn have a negative impact on both the production process and the
appearance of the fabric surface. The spectrum of warp-knitted goods ranges
from the finest tulle and lace, robust netting and elastic linings all the way
through to high-end plush.
“We are detecting a trend towards quality products among
Chinese polyester FDY manufacturers”, confirms Oerlikon Barmag Vice President
Sales, Michael Korobczuk. “We have just successfully commissioned a polyester
FDY 24-end project with 32 positions in the Jiangsu Province. These yarns are
destined for warp-knitting plants. Chinese yarn manufacturers are now
increasingly focusing on products with higher margins, particularly in the
currently extremely difficult market and due to the growing competition in
standard products.”
A further multi-position polyester FDY 24-end project was
sold last week and the company, from the Chinese Zhejiang Province, is also
planning to manufacture FDY yarns for further processing using high-speed
warp-knitting machines.
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon (SWX: OERL) is one of the world's most successful
high-tech industrial groups specializing in machine and plant engineering. The
company is a leader in the field of industrial solutions and innovative
technologies for textile manufacture, thin-film solar and thin-film coating,
drive, precision and vacuum systems. With roots in Switzerland and a long
tradition stretching back 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player with a
workforce of more than 19,000 at 170 locations in 35 different countries. The
company’s sales amounted to CHF 5.6 billion and it ranks either first or second
in the respective global markets. In 2007, approx. 5 per cent of the turnover
was invested in research and development (CHF 274 million).
