Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. (ASTG) has officially opened the doors to a new North America textile factory. The 124,000-square-foot manufacturing operation located in Yorkville, Ill., offers the company’s new fully automated EHWHA ultra wide width coating and finishing line.
The equipment and plant represent a multi-million dollar investment by ASTG. The EHWHA’s ultra wide width capabilities work with fabrics up to 134″ wide (3.4m) and fabric weights from 85 to 407 gsm. The EHWHA also has a finishing pad, weft straightener, Matex Coating Head with high precision knife over roll and knife over air coating and a reverse roll coater.
Functional capabilities include bleaching, fabric preparation, singeing, sanding, finishing, coating, calendering, slitting, dyeing and sheeting. Topical finishes include, but are not limited to, flame retardants, water-repellents, non-wicking agents, release coat agents, soil and stain release agents, antimicrobials, a full range of starches, prepare-for-print, crease-resistant finishing and wrinkle-free finishing. Overall, the EHWHA enhances Aurora’s ability to serve both current and new customers, including those in the print media industry.
