Mundotextil installs new Thies iMaster F dyeing machines

Mundotextil produce a wide range of terry towelling principally in jacquard with weights of 300 – 1500 g/m² handled by the iMaster F at reduced liquor ratios of 1:5 compared with the older units.

Dye House Manager, Carla Azevedo, also acknowledged that the iMaster F offered increased flexibility by easily adapting to mixed weight loads in the 400 kg capacity units.

Terry products include towels, bath robes, bath mats, beach towels and sleepers. The company also produces its ‘hotel line’ for worldwide distribution; exporting virtually 98% of production.  

The company is considered to be one of the leading producers in Europe with a 38 million Euros turnover in 2012, which is expected to increase to 42 million Euros in 2013.

Founded in 1975, following the April 1974 revolution in Portugal, a period of instability combined with an adverse economic situation delayed the start of a planned vertical expansion.

The vertical integration of yarn spinning, jacquard weaving and dyeing however had been completed by 1992 to offer increased production capability.

By 2006 the company had initiated an expanded logistics programme to serve the European and American markets, together with the launch of specialised chain stores in Portugal, Germany and Central Europe.

Today, the company is undertaking another modernisation programme with energy savings, increased production and environmental issues as key objectives; with the Thies dyeing units playing a pivotal role.      

Earth towel

Currently undergoing trials with Mundotextil, Earth towel is a 100% environmental towel, produced with enzymes eliminating the use of chemicals. It also offers further reductions in processing times, water and energy consumption.

Enzymes are used in the whole process starting with the preparation until the finishing without any additional chemicals.

It is anticipated that the new fabric will save an estimated 20m³ of water per ton of fabric - the equivalent of 100,000m³ of water per year for a medium sized textile mill.     

Thies GmbH & Co