Monforts has installed the Baldwin TexCoat G4 digital spray unit at its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Monchengladbach, Germany, for customer trials. Integrated into one of the Montex stenter lines, the unit applies water-based chemicals such as softeners, antimicrobials, and flame retardants precisely to textiles.
When combined with Montex stenters, it can reduce water, chemistry, and energy consumption by up to 50 per cent compared to traditional pad application methods.
Monforts is supporting textile manufacturers in enhancing product quality while maximizing resource utilization. The ATC features two Montex stenter finishing lines, a Thermex range for continuous dyeing, and lab-scale systems for smaller trials, allowing customers to test fabrics under real production conditions.
Rick Stanford, VP of Global Business Development at BW Converting, notes the growing interest in the TexCoat G4, with several manufacturers eager to use the system. “This collaboration with Archroma and Baldwin is accelerating change in the industry, lowering resource consumption while improving productivity and quality,” he says.
Michael Schuhmann from Archroma highlights how this partnership will lead to further advancements in chemical functionalization and coloration, offering textile mills clear proof of efficiency under real-world conditions.
