Processes Tumble drying Tumble drying High-permanence fabrics with a super-soft feel and refined, washed look are in greater and greater demand not only in the high-quality shirt sector but in many other areas as well. The old tumble dryer was no longer entirely up to this demand, prompting AG Cilander to install a new state-of-the-art unit. The versatile “Enairgy” system developed by Italian firm Pentek combines two basic process concepts. Firstly, it is possible to tumble dry textiles continuously in rope form or full width. Secondly, the range of effects that can be achieved is much wider thanks to the multiple options in terms of controlling the speed and moisture. Everything is possible with the "Enairgy", from the soft-feel finish right through to the permanent used look. Energy consumption is another area in which this tumble dryer sets new standards. Rather than continuing to expel all the warm air outside via the flue, much of it is now being recycled - a new feature allowing significant rationalisation of energy costs. Another fundamental improvement is the levelling frame attachment with inbuilt steaming and drying device on which the fabric can be straightened, coated, laid and rolled up in the same process step.