Peruvian Textil Only Star installs Monforts Toptex 8000

"We have become a vertical producer from the ground up, always testing ourselves before moving onto the next stage, and all the time investing in the best technology."

The Toptex is achieving a residual shrinkage of 5 % and in the first couple of months of operation has been handling 4 tonnes per day, working on a 24-hour, three-shift basis. The factory, which employs 1200 people, works seven days a week.

There are plans to move further into blended fabrics, and Mr Villalva says this was an important consideration when negotiating with Monforts.

"The Toptex changes everything for us," he says. "We can go out to the export markets with even greater confidence."

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