Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions: Sustainable Technologies for Central Asia's Textile Industry

Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions is driving sustainable innovations for the growing textile industry in Central Asia. From polycondensation plants to textured yarns, the company offers complete machinery solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the Uzbek market. With a focus on energy efficiency and high yarn quality, Oerlikon is set to make a significant impact in the region.

As Uzbekistan’s textile industry continues to shift from traditional cotton production to synthetic fibers, Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions presents a comprehensive portfolio of machinery designed to meet this demand. The company offers complete solutions for polycondensation plants, yarn production, and processing, ensuring a harmonised technology that guarantees high yarn quality.

André Wissenberg, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Oerlikon, comments:
"The Uzbek market continues to develop well. The country has been known for decades for very good products in the cotton sector. However, market players are increasingly recognising the advantages and necessity of synthetically produced yarns and fibres."

With this transition in mind, Oerlikon is committed to providing solutions that not only meet industrial needs but also contribute to sustainability by improving energy efficiency.

Oerlikon Barmag’s WINGS technology for partially oriented yarn (POY) is a cornerstone of the company’s offering. POY yarn is essential for a range of applications, including fashion, sports, and home textiles. WINGS ensures high yarn quality and productivity with improved energy efficiency. Its unique design reduces yarn deflection, resulting in better yarn tension, evenness, and dyeability.

Fully drawn yarn (FDY), processed using Oerlikon Barmag's technology, offers smooth and high-quality surfaces for textiles, used in products requiring smooth gliding properties, such as clothing and upholstery.

For texturized yarn (DTY), Oerlikon offers machines that cater to various industries, from clothing and home textiles to automotive applications. The modular machine designs allow for the efficient and sustainable production of yarns from materials such as polyester, polyamide, and PLA. These machines ensure maximum flexibility, with configurations that meet different industrial requirements.

Oerlikon’s EvoSteam process sets a new benchmark for staple fiber production, offering significant savings in energy, water, and raw material consumption. By minimising operational costs (OPEX) and reducing CO2 emissions, EvoSteam supports resource-efficient fiber production. In carpet manufacturing, Oerlikon Neumag’s new bicomponent (BICO) BCF yarn technology enables richer and higher-volume yarns while significantly lowering raw material consumption. This advancement aligns with market demands for sustainable carpet production. The new BICO BCF yarn is characterised by a richer and higher volume while at the same time significantly reducing the consumption of raw materials in carpet production,’ explains Oerlikon Neumag BCF Sales Director for Uzbekistan Arnd Luppold.

Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions continues to push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. From efficient POY and FDY production to cutting-edge DTY and BCF yarn technologies, the company provides Uzbekistan’s textile industry with the tools it needs to meet modern demands. Oerlikon’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, showcased by its e-save label, is driving change in an industry where energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact are essential.